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$419,445$318 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

8 JAMES PL

TRENTON, NJ 08690
0
Baths
1,320 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$419K
$384K low$455K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,276 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$223,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$92,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$131,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$223,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$223,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMERCER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Sayen Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Reynolds Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Steinert High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Hamilton Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 08690These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.33
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.87

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.98%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,621
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,924 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,637
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$133,343
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

8 James Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 75% of homes in Trenton 08690
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Mercer County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Trenton 08690
  • Older than 79% of homes in Trenton 08690

What homes are worth in Trenton 08690

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$225K$812K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Trenton 08690.

How it measures up in Trenton 08690

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Trenton 08690.

Estimated value$419,445
CheaperTypical $487,005Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$318
CheaperTypical $294Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,578 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1976Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 8 James Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTrenton 08690Mercer County
Estimated valuepricier than$419,44525% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31868% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,320 ft²28% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac49% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than195621% of homes45% of homes

About 8 James Pl

How much is 8 James Pl, Trenton, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 James Pl, Trenton, NJ is $419,445 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $383,754 to $455,136. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 James Pl, Trenton, NJ last sell?

8 James Pl, Trenton, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 James Pl, Trenton, NJ?

8 James Pl, Trenton, NJ has 1,320 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 8 James Pl, Trenton, NJ built?

8 James Pl, Trenton, NJ was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8 James Pl, Trenton, NJ?

8 James Pl, Trenton, NJ is assigned to Sayen Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Reynolds Middle School (middle), rated C; Steinert High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Hamilton Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 James Pl, Trenton, NJ compare to other homes in Trenton 08690?

Among the 7,266 homes in Trenton 08690, it is worth more than 25% of them ($419,445 against a typical $487,005), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($318 against a typical $294), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,320 ft² against a typical 1,578 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1956 against a typical 1976). Measured against all of Mercer County, it is worth more than 47% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8 James Pl, Trenton, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 James Pl, Trenton, NJ was $8,276. The county assessed it at $223,200.

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