Mercer County and Princeton property record for 159 Valley Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,320 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $616,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $16,412 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-07112-0000-00012 |
| Primary APN | 14-07112-0000-00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,320 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 00002899 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 VALLEY RD |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08540-3442 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | B-34A,L-31 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDS/MAJESTIC CONSTRUCTION IN |
| Legal Block | 7112 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 4206 |
159 Valley Rd is owned by a company that bought it in December 2012.
Source: Mercer County and Princeton records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 VALLEY RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3442 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201263090 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6161 / 346 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Property Address | 159 VALLEY RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3442 |
| Document Number | 0000050484 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 611 RIVER DR ELMWOOD PARK NJ 074071325, ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 07407-1325 |
| Document Number | 0000050484 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 011539/001775 |
| Instrument | 50484 |
| Name | SPENCER SVGS BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 07407 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Nov 3, 2025 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Valley Rd was $16,412, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Mercer County and Princeton assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Mercer County |
| Municipality | Princeton |
| Unified School District | Princeton Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $600,500 (-) Land $334,000 Building $266,500 | $600,500 (-) Land $334,000 Building $266,500 | |
| 2025 | $16,412.00 (+3.38%) | $600,500 Land $334,000 Building $266,500 | $600,500 Land $334,000 Building $266,500 |
| 2024 | $15,876.00 | ||
| 2023 | $596,200 Land $334,000 Building $262,200 | $596,200 Land $334,000 Building $262,200 | |
| 2022 | $14,499.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Valley Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · 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 risk around 159 Valley Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 350 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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