Mercer County and Lawrence Township property record for 157 Carter Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,712 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.66 acres (28,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $622,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $11,242 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-07402-0000-00026 |
| Primary APN | 07-07402-0000-00026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,712 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,712 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 28,750 sqft (0.66 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 0700006000000022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 CARTER RD |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08540-2113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | EP-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH PORT SUB #2 |
| Legal Block | 7402 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 3304 |
157 Carter Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2024.
Source: Mercer County and Lawrence Township records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 CARTER RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-2113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Woman |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202426143 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6563 / 349 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 157 CARTER RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-2113 |
| Document Number | 0000041289 |
| Book / Page | 6414 / 1753 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020041289 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | PROFESSIONAL ABSTRACT & TTL |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,581.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28 SAMUEL DR, 28, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822-3342 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 CARTER RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-2113 |
| Document Number | 0000041292 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020041292 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 157 CARTER RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-2113 |
| Document Number | 0000048676 |
| Book / Page | 006348 / 000851 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 48676 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $140.69 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 28 SAMUEL DR FLEMINGTON NJ 088223342, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822-3342 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Carter Rd was $11,242, up 1% from the year before.
Source: Mercer County and Lawrence Township assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Mercer County |
| County Subdivision | Lawrence Township |
| Unified School District | Lawrence Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $355,200 (-) Land $142,100 Building $213,100 | $355,200 (-) Land $142,100 Building $213,100 | |
| 2025 | $11,242.00 (+1%) | $355,200 Land $142,100 Building $213,100 | $355,200 Land $142,100 Building $213,100 |
| 2024 | $11,131.00 | ||
| 2023 | $359,300 Land $142,100 Building $217,200 | $359,300 Land $142,100 Building $217,200 | |
| 2022 | $10,710.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Carter Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2018.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 23, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2018–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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 risk around 157 Carter Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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