Living in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton is a Mercer County community known for combining small-town charm with international influence, attracting residents, students, business professionals, and visitors from around the globe.
Use this NJTGO real estate guide to explore local lifestyle, schools, recreation, shopping, moving resources, and real estate professionals serving Princeton.
Princeton Snapshot
ZIP Code
08540, 08542
Townhomes
Condominiums
Major Roads
Carnegie Center Drive, Nassau Street, Palmer Square, State Road, Witherspoon Street,
US-1
Nearby Towns
Why People Choose Princeton
Schools Serving Princeton
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609.806.4230
Johnson Park School Prek-5285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609.806.4240
39 Magnolia Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609.806.4250
217 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609.806.4270 Princeton High School
151 Moore Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: 609.806.4280
Parks & Recreation
Princeton, NJ 08540
The park was dedicated to and named in honor of Barbara Boggs Sigmund, who served as the first female mayor of the Borough of Princeton between 1983 and 1990. It consists of a fenced playground with several picnic benches, sandbox, toddler swings, slides and climbing structures and a garden.
Princeton, NJ 08540
Containing only a bench, a picnic table, and a few toys for toddlers, this mini-park is half a block away from Princeton’s central business district on Nassau Street.
Princeton, NJ 08540
Harrison St Park is located on three and a half acres of land where Aiken Ave dead ends and abutted by Harrison St on the eastern edge. The park contains a playground with swings, basketball court, picnic tables, seating benches and an open field that can be used for informal recreation. There is no parking lot at this location and street parking is limited. Pedestrian access is from either Aiken Ave or Harrison St. There are no restrooms facilities at this location.
Princeton, NJ 08540
Several miles of walking trails lead through hardwood forest up to the Princeton ridge and the headwaters of a tributary of Harry's Brook. It contains wetlands, frogs and salamanders, and over 60 species of native trees and shrubs, along with wildflowers, rare birds, and diabase rocks containing magnetite. Trail bicycles are prohibited.
Princeton, NJ 08540
The lake, which is privately owned, is used by the university's rowing team, and is home to the US Olympic rowing team. It is, however, available for public use for activities such as ice skating, fishing, and picnicking.
Princeton, NJ 08540
In the historic Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhood. Mary Moss Playground is home to the only municipal spray-pad in Princeton. In addition, the park has a playground with poured in place rubber surfacing, toddler swings, picnic pavilion, benches, Free Library and paved walking path around the perimeter of the facility which has both an upper and lower tier. There are no restroom facilities at this location.
Princeton, NJ 08540
Historic preserve of trees and woodlands, as well as open recreation space. The park is located on 17 acres bordered by Lovers Lane, Stockton Street and Mercer St. There is a small parking lot off Lovers Lane and pedestrian access from either Stockton St or Mercer St. The park contains a playground, small ballfield, picnic tables, seating benches and paved walkways. The arboretum is home to many native and exotic trees.
Princeton, NJ 08540
75 acre wooded tract that is bordered by Community Park North and John Witherspoon Woods. There are over 8 miles of interconnected trails between the different parcels. There is a parking lot directly off Mountain Ave near the intersection with Route 206.
Princeton, NJ 08540
One and a half acres located at the intersection of Tee-Ar Place and Erdman Ave. The park contains a small basketball court, playground with swings and picnic benches. There are no restroom facilities at this location.
Princeton, NJ 08540
Woodfield Reservation is an irregularly shaped tract of almost 100 acres. It is a prime illustration of undisturbed land of Princeton Ridge, which has been called an "island of forest" in a "sea of suburban and agricultural development." The Reservation is covered with a mature forest and has many fairly steep slopes, making it suitable for vigorous walkers.
Two of the most interesting features of Woodfield are Council Rock, which overlooks a large, heavily bouldered basin, and Tent Rock, a massive boulder.
Shopping & Dining
Princeton offers access to local restaurants, cafés, shops, professional services, and nearby business districts.
Princeton Report Card
Moving Resources
Non-Emergency: 609-921-2100
Recreation Department
Local Real Estate Professionals
Looking for a real estate professional serving Princeton?
Avallon Real Estate Group
100 Overlook Center, 2nd Fl
Princeton, NJ 08540 609-436-5221
Beatrice Bloom Realtor
350 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-577-2989
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
253 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-610-5789
Corcoran Sawyer Smith
195 Nassau Street #10
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-737-1500
Keller Williams
100 Canal Pointe Blvd, Ste 120
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-987-8889
Queenston Realty
344 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-375-5677
RE/MAX
343 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-903-0621
Sotheby's International Realty
4 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-921-1050
Unify Real Estate Team
12 Roszel Road, Ste B103
Princeton, N 08540
609-757-9647
Weichert Realtors
350 Nassau Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-921-1900
Mortgage Companies Fairway Home Mortgage
33 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-945-7513
Jumbo Loan Experts
116 Village Blvd #200
Princeton, NJ 08540
877-545-8626
Home Inspection
Dynamic Inspections
300 Carnegie Center Drive #150
Princeton, NJ 08540
609-214-9586
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