159 2nd Ave, Hightstown, NJ 08520 Property Records

Mercer County and Hightstown Borough property record for 159 2nd Ave, Hightstown, NJ 08520

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,187 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.169 acres (7,349 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$144,800 (Oct 2013)
Tax Bill	$11,725 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-00045-0000-00011`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-00045-0000-00011`
Alternative APN	`040004500011`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,187 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Architectural Style	Ranch
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	7,349 sqft (0.169 acres)
Lot Dimensions	147 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	159 2ND AVE
City	HIGHTSTOWN
State	NJ
Zip	08520-4213
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-4
Legal Subdivision	MA BOROUGH/HIGHTSTOWN
Legal Block	45
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Township / Civil Division	HIGHTSTOWN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	4403

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	159 2ND AVE, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-4213
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 31, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 31, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 22, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201360914
Deed Book / Page	6181 / 1682
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Property Address	159 2ND AVE, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-4213
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000025935
Date	Apr 28, 2021
Book Page	11607/1444
Instrument	2021025935

Lender

Name	MERCK EMPLOYEES FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	RAHWAY, NJ 07065

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	479 Months
Due	Mar 30, 2061

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

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		$229,500 (-) Land $69,800 Building $159,700	$229,500 (-) Land $69,800 Building $159,700
2025	$11,725.00 (+4.2%)	$229,500 (-) Land $69,800 Building $159,700	$229,500 (-) Land $69,800 Building $159,700
2024	$11,252.00 (+4.65%)
2023		$229,500 Land $69,800 Building $159,700	$229,500 Land $69,800 Building $159,700
2022	$10,752.00

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
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	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 474 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

May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.

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