157 Mechanic St, Hightstown, NJ 08520 Property Records

Mercer County and Hightstown Borough property record for 157 Mechanic St, Hightstown, NJ 08520

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,102 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.06 acres (2,618 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$235,000 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill	$6,146 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-00017-0000-00008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-00017-0000-00008`
Alternative APN	`040001700008`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,102 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Exterior Material	Stucco
Lot Area	2,618 sqft (0.06 acres)
Lot Dimensions	109 ft deep x 24 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	157 MECHANIC ST
City	HIGHTSTOWN
State	NJ
Zip	08520-3610
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-3
Legal Block	17
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Township / Civil Division	HIGHTSTOWN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	4403

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 Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	157 MECHANIC ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3610
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 10, 2023	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage JERSEY MORTGAGE CO
Mar 6, 2020	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 6, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20231052
Deed Book / Page	6511 / 1624
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Recording Date	Jan 10, 2023
Property Address	157 MECHANIC ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3610
Document Number	0000001052
Book / Page	6511 / 1624
Instrument Date	Dec 29, 2022
Instrument	2023001052
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 24, 2023
Title Company	NEW HORIZON ABSTRACT INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,208.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	157 MECHANIC ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3610

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	157 MECHANIC ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3610

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001053
Date	Jan 10, 2023
Instrument	2023001053

Lender

Name	JERSEY MORTGAGE CO
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2053

March 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Recording Date	Mar 6, 2020
Property Address	157 MECHANIC ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3610
Document Number	0000011219
Book / Page	6399 / 511
Instrument Date	Feb 27, 2020
Instrument	2020011219
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 5, 2021
Title Company	TRIDENT LAND TRANSFER CO LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$747.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	157 MECHANIC ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3610

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011220
Date	Mar 6, 2020
Instrument	2020011220

Lender

Name	TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Mercer County
Municipality	Hightstown Borough
Unified School District	East Windsor Regional School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$120,300 (-) Land $65,400 Building $54,900	$120,300 (-) Land $65,400 Building $54,900
2025	$6,146.00 (+4.2%)	$120,300 (+6.74%) Land $65,400 Building $54,900	$120,300 (+6.74%) Land $65,400 Building $54,900
2024	$5,898.00 (+11.7%)
2023		$112,700 Land $65,400 Building $47,300	$112,700 Land $65,400 Building $47,300
2022	$5,280.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1999–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 3
Most Recent Claim	Aug 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 Risk	Not 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 System	HIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 5,400 people · EPA ID NJ1104001
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Feb 2026
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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

Provider	Max 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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