Active Listings
11
⇩ 8.3% vs 12 last year
Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The PRINCETON, NJ real estate market (08542) currently shows 11 active listings, with 5 pending sales. Homes are averaging 29 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 29 days on market compared to 72 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 75.7% year-over-year, from $1,110,000 to $1,950,000.
Population: 2,595 · Density: 2,600.3/mi² · Median household income: $157,336
Typical home value: $717,375 · Homeownership: 45.0%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08542 | Princeton, NJ 08542 | 0.0 mi | 9 | $19,050,714 | $2,074,750 | $2,116,746 |
| 08553 | Rocky Hill, NJ 08553 | 3.3 mi | 1 | $755,000 | $755,000 | $755,000 |
| 08558 | Skillman, NJ 08558 | 4.6 mi | 20 | $26,678,460 | $882,000 | $1,333,923 |
| 08648 | Lawrence Township, NJ 08648 | 5.8 mi | 58 | $35,299,670 | $452,450 | $608,615 |
| 08852 | Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 | 6.6 mi | 46 | $33,564,084 | $586,750 | $729,654 |
| 08534 | Pennington, NJ 08534 | 7.2 mi | 49 | $49,478,926 | $654,950 | $1,009,774 |
| 08512 | Cranbury, NJ 08512 | 7.5 mi | 39 | $42,425,682 | $782,500 | $1,087,838 |
| 08619 | Trenton, NJ 08619 | 8.0 mi | 54 | $22,809,222 | $409,500 | $422,393 |
| 08638 | Trenton, NJ 08638 | 8.7 mi | 62 | $22,075,410 | $357,500 | $356,055 |
| 08690 | Trenton, NJ 08690 | 8.9 mi | 65 | $31,033,730 | $468,375 | $477,442 |
| 08609 | Trenton, NJ 08609 | 9.8 mi | 35 | $9,014,110 | $235,975 | $257,546 |
| 08629 | Trenton, NJ 08629 | 10.0 mi | 21 | $6,881,322 | $293,250 | $327,682 |
| 08628 | Trenton, NJ 08628 | 10.5 mi | 25 | $10,166,775 | $354,950 | $406,671 |
As of September 2026, there are 11 active listings in PRINCETON, NJ (zip code 08542), compared to 12 the prior year.
The median listing price in PRINCETON, NJ 08542 is $1,950,000 as of September 2026, a 75.7% increase from $1,110,000 the prior year.
Homes in PRINCETON, NJ 08542 spend an average of 29 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 72 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, PRINCETON, NJ 08542 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 29 days on market compared to 72 days last year.
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