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159 Exeter St, Highland Park, NJ 08904 Property Records

Middlesex County and Highland Park Borough property record for 159 Exeter St, Highland Park, NJ 08904

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,568 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.138 acres (5,998 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$251,688 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$10,925 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2018 Sale
Jan 2017 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-03902-0000-00053

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-03902-0000-00053
Alternative APN
  • 0700117000000053

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,568 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,998 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number0700117000000053
Street Address159 EXETER ST
CityHIGHLAND PARK
StateNJ
Zip08904-3757
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRA
Legal Description50X120 54
Legal SubdivisionEAST NEW BRUNSWICK HEIGHTS
Legal Block3902
Legal Lot Number53
JurisdictionMIDDLESEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionHIGHLAND PARK
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract1200

Owner

159 Exeter St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2018.

Source: Middlesex County and Highland Park Borough records, as of June 30, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address159 EXETER ST, HIGHLAND PARK, NJ 08904-3757
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 3, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
TRI-COUNTY TITLE SERVICES LLC, TRI-COUNTY TITLE SVCS LLC
Jan 24, 2017Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 3, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 3, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 24, 2017
Deed Document Number201841000
Deed Book / Page17173 / 708
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMIDDLESEX NJ
Recording DateMay 3, 2018
Property Address159 EXETER ST, HIGHLAND PARK, NJ 08904-3757
Document Number0000041000
Book / Page017173 / 000708
Instrument DateApr 27, 2018
Instrument41000
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2021
Title CompanyTRI-COUNTY TITLE SERVICES LLC, TRI-COUNTY TITLE SVCS LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$252.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 EXETER ST HIGHLAND PARK NJ 089043757, HIGHLAND PARK, NJ 08904-3757

January 2017: Foreclosure

Document TypeForeclosure
JurisdictionMIDDLESEX NJ
Recording DateJan 24, 2017
Property Address159 EXETER ST, HIGHLAND PARK, NJ 08904-3757
Document Number0000001938
Book / Page006928 / 000135
Instrument DateOct 5, 2016
Instrument1938
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMay 31, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Foreclosure Auction
  • Lis Pendens

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipAssociation
Address14221 DALLAS PKWY #1000 DALLAS TX 752542946, 1000, DALLAS, TX 75254-2946
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Exeter St was $10,925, up 6.3% from the year before.

Source: Middlesex County and Highland Park Borough assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyMiddlesex County
MunicipalityHighland Park Borough
Unified School DistrictHighland Park Borough School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$401,200 (-) Land $194,000 Building $207,200$401,200 (-) Land $194,000 Building $207,200
2025$10,925.00 (+6.29%)$401,200 Land $194,000 Building $207,200$401,200 Land $194,000 Building $207,200
2024$10,278.00
2023$401,200 Land $194,000 Building $207,200$401,200 Land $194,000 Building $207,200
2022$8,412.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 159 Exeter St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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

The area around 159 Exeter St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 SystemHIGHLAND PARK W DEPT
serves 14,000 people · EPA ID NJ1207001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY
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 830 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable		8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Xfinity.

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