Mercer County and Princeton property record for 159 Library Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,620 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.527 acres (22,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,600,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $69,880 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-00011-01-00001 |
| Primary APN | 14-00011-01-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,620 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 22,939 sqft (0.527 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 203 ft deep x 113 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 159 LIBRARY PL |
|---|---|
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08540-3019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | B-11,L-1 |
| Legal Block | 11.1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 4502 |
Source: Mercer County and Princeton records · APN 14-00011-01-00001
Assessment roll updated July 6, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 LIBRARY PL, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 07, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 07, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201530215 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6222 / 1054 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Mercer County and Princeton records · Assessment roll updated July 6, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Mercer County |
| Municipality | Princeton |
| Unified School District | Princeton Public Schools (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,556,900 (-) Land $800,000 Building $1,756,900 | $2,556,900 (-) Land $800,000 Building $1,756,900 | |
| 2025 | $69,880.00 (+2.63%) | $2,556,900 (-) Land $800,000 Building $1,756,900 | $2,556,900 (-) Land $800,000 Building $1,756,900 |
| 2024 | $68,090.00 (+9.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,556,900 Land $800,000 Building $1,756,900 | $2,556,900 Land $800,000 Building $1,756,900 | |
| 2022 | $62,183.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Mercer County (34021C), updated May 23, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 340210045022, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2009–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016, rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 35% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Princeton Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2017 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 75001143 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 185 locations within about half a mile of this property
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