153 Mechanic St, Hightstown, NJ 08520 Property Records

Mercer County and Hightstown Borough property record for 153 Mechanic St, Hightstown, NJ 08520

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,074 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.06 acres (2,614 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$125,000 (Dec 2016)
Tax Bill$6,815 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-00017-0000-00009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-00017-0000-00009
Alternative APN
  • 040001700009

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,074 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Lot Area2,614 sqft (0.06 acres)
Lot Dimensions97.9 ft deep x 26.7 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address153 MECHANIC ST
CityHIGHTSTOWN
StateNJ
Zip08520-3610
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-3
Legal Block17
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Township / Civil DivisionHIGHTSTOWN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract4403

Owner

Source: Mercer County and Hightstown Borough records, as of July 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address153 MECHANIC ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3610
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 13, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 13, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 29, 1991 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201658574
Deed Book / Page6270 / 1700
Prior Transfer DateAug 22, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000042634
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Mercer County and Hightstown Borough assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyMercer County
MunicipalityHightstown Borough
Unified School DistrictEast Windsor Regional School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$133,400 (-) Land $66,700 Building $66,700$133,400 (-) Land $66,700 Building $66,700
2025$6,815.00 (+4.2%)$133,400 (-) Land $66,700 Building $66,700$133,400 (-) Land $66,700 Building $66,700
2024$6,540.00 (+4.66%)
2023$133,400 Land $66,700 Building $66,700$133,400 Land $66,700 Building $66,700
2022$6,249.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 23, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1999–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 3
Most Recent ClaimAug 2021 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemHIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 5,400 people · EPA ID NJ1104001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 403 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Optimum.

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