159 Mechanic St, Hightstown, NJ 08520 Property Records

Mercer County and Hightstown Borough property record for 159 Mechanic St, Hightstown, NJ 08520

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,102 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.05 acres (2,182 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$215,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,994 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2020 Mortgage Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-00017-0000-00007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-00017-0000-00007`
Alternative APN	`040001700007`

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	2,182 sqft (0.05 acres)
Lot Dimensions	78 ft deep x 28 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	159 MECHANIC ST
City	HIGHTSTOWN
State	NJ
Zip	08520-3610
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-3
Legal Subdivision	MUNICIPALITY/HIGHTSTOWN
Legal Block	17
Legal Lot Number	7
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	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	159 MECHANIC ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3610
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 11, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Jan 5, 2021	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LENDING CAPITAL GROUP INC
Nov 21, 2018	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ADVISORS MORTGAGE GROUP LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 5, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 21, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021522
Deed Book / Page	6426 / 943
Prior Transfer Date	May 5, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0005060416
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Property Address	159 MECHANIC ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3610
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	PRIMETIME TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019676
Date	May 11, 2020
Book Page	11487/956
Instrument	2020019676

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	HORSHAM, PA 19044

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 1, 2050

January 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Recording Date	Jan 5, 2021
Property Address	159 MECHANIC ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3610
Document Number	0000000522
Book / Page	6426 / 943
Instrument Date	Oct 22, 2020
Instrument	2021000522
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 5, 2021
Title Company	CELEBRATIONS TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,052.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 MECHANIC ST, 159, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3610

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 MECHANIC ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3610

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000523
Date	Jan 5, 2021
Instrument	2021000523

Lender

Name	LENDING CAPITAL GROUP INC
Type	Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	358 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

November 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Recording Date	Nov 21, 2018
Property Address	159 MECHANIC ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3610
Document Number	0000049951
Book / Page	06349 / 0819
Instrument Date	Nov 5, 2018
Instrument	2018049951
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 5, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$787.60
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	11 ASHFORD RD, 11, JACKSON, NJ 08527-1701

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	159 MECHANIC ST, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3610

Mortgage

Document Number	0000049952
Date	Nov 21, 2018
Instrument	2018049952

Lender

Name	ADVISORS MORTGAGE GROUP LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2048

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		$136,900 (-) Land $65,500 Building $71,400	$136,900 (-) Land $65,500 Building $71,400
2025	$6,994.00 (+4.2%)	$136,900 (-) Land $65,500 Building $71,400	$136,900 (-) Land $65,500 Building $71,400
2024	$6,712.00 (+4.66%)
2023		$136,900 Land $65,500 Building $71,400	$136,900 Land $65,500 Building $71,400
2022	$6,413.00

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
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	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 89% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 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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