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159 Philip Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540 Property Records

Mercer County and Princeton property record for 159 Philip Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3,755 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size0.66 acres (28,750 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$2,775,000 (Sep 2016)
Tax Bill$67,125 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-07901-0000-00012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-07901-0000-00012
Alternative APNs
  • 1007901000000012
  • 00001523

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area3,755 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area3,755 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2002
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2002
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area28,750 sqft (0.66 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Account Number00001523
Street Address159 PHILIP DR
CityPRINCETON
StateNJ
Zip08540-5422
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR5
Legal DescriptionB-28,L-428
Legal SubdivisionMARTIN SUMMERFIELD PROP
Legal Block7901
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Township / Civil DivisionPRINCETON
Census Block Group4
Census Block4014
Census Tract4204

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Lake Carnegie Historic District
listed 1990 · 6 contributing resources · NRIS 90001000

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Mercer County and Princeton 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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address159 PHILIP DR, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-5422
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 28, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 28, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 24, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201645348
Deed Book / Page6263 / 736
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyMercer County
MunicipalityPrinceton
Unified School DistrictPrinceton Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,456,100 (-) Land $1,266,500 Building $1,189,600$2,456,100 (-) Land $1,266,500 Building $1,189,600
2025$67,125.00 (+2.63%)$2,456,100 (-) Land $1,266,500 Building $1,189,600$2,456,100 (-) Land $1,266,500 Building $1,189,600
2024$65,405.00 (+9.5%)
2023$2,456,100 Land $1,266,500 Building $1,189,600$2,456,100 Land $1,266,500 Building $1,189,600
2022$59,732.00

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 16 policies
Nearby Flood Policies16 in force
Nearby Flood Claims12 (1984–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA9 of 12
Most Recent ClaimApr 2024 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 2 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 3 claims

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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (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 255 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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