159 Maxwell Ave, Hightstown, NJ 08520 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,596 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.277 acres (12,049 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$141,000 (Dec 2008)
Tax Bill$7,153 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-00025-0000-00010-01

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-00025-0000-00010-01
Alternative APNs
  • 04000250000000100001
  • 0400025000000010

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,596 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area12,049 sqft (0.277 acres)
Lot Dimensions241 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number0400025000000010
Street Address159 MAXWELL AVE
CityHIGHTSTOWN
StateNJ
Zip08520-3211
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-3
Legal Block25
Legal Lot Number10.1
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Township / Civil DivisionHIGHTSTOWN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract4403

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address126 BRIDGEPOINT RD, BELLE MEAD, NJ 08502-5803
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 10, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 10, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 10, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page5969 / 62
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyMercer County
MunicipalityHightstown Borough
Unified School DistrictEast Windsor Regional School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$140,000 (-) Land $78,300 Building $61,700$140,000 (-) Land $78,300 Building $61,700
2025$7,153.00 (+4.21%)$140,000 (-) Land $78,300 Building $61,700$140,000 (-) Land $78,300 Building $61,700
2024$6,864.00 (+4.65%)
2023$140,000 Land $78,300 Building $61,700$140,000 Land $78,300 Building $61,700
2022$6,559.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 2011 · Hurricane Irene

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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemHIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 5,400 people · EPA ID NJ1104001
Water SourceGroundwater
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 403 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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