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12 Mershon Lane, Plainsboro, NJ 08536

$4,800

5 beds 3 baths Built 19806 days on marketActive

About this home

Welcome to this beautiful 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the desirable Princeton Collection neighborhood of Plainsboro Township. With 2, 478 sq ft of living space, this classic colonial offers plenty of room for families, home offices, or guests-all in a well-connected community with access to top-rated schools.Central air, attached garage, driveway, and plenty of storage round out the home's practical features.Large backyard-ideal for pets and kids to play or for weekend BBQs in a private setting and family-friendly neighborhood. Close to major commuter routes, shopping, dining, parks, and within the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District Easy access to nearby towns like Princeton, Princeton Junction, and West Windsor for work, transit, and entertainment.

Affordability — calculate your monthly payment

Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.19% APR.

Your estimated payment
$401/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$45
Principal + interest$31
Property tax + insurance$12
PMI / 2nd mortgage$2
Utilities
$334
Heating + cooling$30
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$112
Car insurance + maintenance$112
Other (entertainment)
$158
$401/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$4,599/mo
Purchase price
$4,800
Down payment
$240 (5%)
Loan amount
$4,560
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial, Traditional
Year built
1980
Lot size
Stories
2
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
MLS #
2609090R
County
Middlesex

At a glance

Air conditioning
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Dishwasher

Home features

Appliances
DishwasherDryerGas Range/OvenExhaust FanRefrigeratorStove/OvenWasher/DryerElectric Water Heater
Interior
Entrance FoyerKitchenLaundry RoomBath HalfLiving RoomDining RoomFamily Room1 Bedroom2 Bedrooms3 Bedrooms4 Bedrooms5 (+) BedroomsBath FullBath MainAttic
Parking
GarageAttachedDetached
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsKitchen Exhaust FanPantrySeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Master bedroom
Sitting AreaHalf Bath
Security
Smoke Detector(s)
Flooring
Wood, Granite, Marble
Sewer
Public Sewer

Lot features

Level

Neighborhood — 08536

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population18,0098,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since199049.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density2,7981,137
Male9,2134,307,827147,432,321
Female8,7974,525,010151,655,844
Never Married4,3391,965,81163,775,926
Married7,9503,647,435123,120,365
Separated639391,23912,639,686
Widowed246515,17215,467,586
Divorced911529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold7,7393,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.322.732.60
Medial Age32.3337.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$79,854$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$95,641$83,312$63,629
P C I$41,715$30,662$24,529
M D I$63,970$52,505$41,133
A T H E$68,160$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J92.61%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
8536

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Listing information last refreshed 1/5/2026. Provided courtesy of BHHS FOX & ROACH REALTORS via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.