Town guide · Mercer County
Living in Robbinsville, NJ
Robbinsville is a township of about 21 square miles where Interstate 195, the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 33 and Route 130 meet. It mixes a planned Town Center, suburban neighborhoods, farmland and old crossroads hamlets.
- County
- Mercer
- Population
- About 15,500 (2020 census)
- Size
- About 21 square miles
- Setting
- Suburban, with a planned Town Center, farmland and warehouses near the highways
- Main roads
- New Jersey Turnpike Exit 7A, Interstate 195, Route 33, U.S. Route 130 and County Route 526
First things first
Robbinsville used to be Washington Township
The township was incorporated as Washington Township in 1859. Voters approved changing the name to Robbinsville in November 2007, and the change took effect on January 1, 2008. Robbinsville had long been the name of a community inside the township.
You may still see Washington Township on older deeds, surveys and maps. It is the same municipality, and it is not the same as the other Washington Townships in New Jersey.
Neighborhoods
A Town Center and old hamlets
Robbinsville does not have one old downtown. Its newest center is a planned one, and the rest of the township is a mix of subdivisions, farms and small historic crossroads.
- Robbinsville Town Center: A planned center near Route 33 and Route 130 with about 1,000 homes, including condominiums, townhouses, duplexes and single family homes, along with commercial space.
- Windsor: One of the township's historic hamlets.
- Other named areas: Older place names include Allens Station, Carsons Mills, Hillside Terrace, Meadows Terrace, New Canton, New Sharon, Pages Corners and Robbinsville Center.
Homes
What you will find
- Town Center homes: Condominiums, townhouses, duplexes and single family homes in a walkable planned setting, with association rules and fees.
- Suburban single family homes: Subdivisions spread across the township between the farms and the highways.
- Farm and rural properties: Homes on larger lots near remaining farmland and preserved land.
Worth knowing: Many Robbinsville homes, especially in Town Center, belong to a homeowner or condominium association with its own rules and fees. The township also has preserved land, and a warehouse area near Interstate 195 Exits 7 and 8. We look at what surrounds a property, not just the house.
Property taxes
What taxes look like in Robbinsville
- 2.345%2025 effective tax rate, as a share of market value
- $13,2572025 average residential tax bill
A home worth $550,000 on today's market would pay roughly $12,898 a year at Robbinsville's 2025 effective rate. Your actual bill depends on your assessment, so we pull the real tax record for any home you are considering.
Source: New Jersey Division of Taxation, 2025 general and effective tax rates. Rates are set each year.
Getting around
Roads and commuting
Robbinsville is built around its highways. New Jersey Turnpike Interchange 7A is inside the township and links directly to Interstate 195. Interstate 195 has Exit 7 at County Route 526 and Exit 8 at County Route 539 on the Upper Freehold line, and runs west to Trenton and east toward the shore. Route 33 and U.S. Route 130 cross the township, and County Route 526 runs through its center. NJ Transit bus route 606 runs to Trenton. There is no train station in Robbinsville. The nearest rail stations are in Hamilton and Trenton. Town Center has the township's most walkable mix of homes and commercial space.
Places worth knowing
Parks, landmarks and open space
- Tantum Park and the Tomm May Nature Trail: A 36 acre township park with a wooded walking trail, dedicated in 1993, that runs partly along the Assunpink Creek.
- Robbinsville Community Garden: A township run community garden, part of the Recreation and Parks Division.
- Windsor Historic District: The village of Windsor, founded in 1818 as Centerville, where 570 acres along Main and Church Streets were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
Common questions
Questions people ask us about Robbinsville
What are property taxes in Robbinsville, NJ?
Robbinsville Township's 2025 effective tax rate is 2.345 percent of market value, and the average residential tax bill is $13,257, according to the New Jersey Division of Taxation. Actual bills depend on each home's assessment.
Is Robbinsville the same as Washington Township?
Yes. The township was named Washington Township until voters approved the change to Robbinsville in 2007. The new name took effect on January 1, 2008, so older documents may still show Washington Township.
Is there a Turnpike exit in Robbinsville?
Yes. New Jersey Turnpike Interchange 7A is inside Robbinsville Township and connects directly to Interstate 195. Interstate 195 also has Exit 7 at County Route 526 and Exit 8 at County Route 539 on the Upper Freehold line.
What is Robbinsville Town Center?
Robbinsville Town Center is a planned center near Route 33 and Route 130 with about 1,000 homes and commercial space. The homes include condominiums, townhouses, duplexes and single family homes, with association rules and fees.
Is there a train station in Robbinsville?
No. The nearest rail stations are in Hamilton and Trenton. NJ Transit bus route 606 connects Robbinsville with Trenton.
Nearby towns
Towns that border Robbinsville
Buying or selling in Robbinsville?
Town Center or a farm road
A Town Center condominium and a home on a larger lot near the farms sell in very different ways. We look at the setting first, from association rules to what sits down the road, before we put a number on your home.
Call or text either of us directly.