Middlesex County and Plainsboro Township property record for 196 Sayre Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,795 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,881 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (Nov 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $16,809 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-00401-0000-00196 |
| Primary APN | 18-00401-0000-00196 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,795 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Lot Area | 5,881 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 180000300000001009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 SAYRE DR |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08540-5802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PMUD |
| Legal Description | 0.135 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | PRINCETON LNDG/FORRESTAL CTR |
| Legal Block | 401 |
| Legal Lot Number | 196 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 8601 |
196 Sayre Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2001.
Source: Middlesex County and Plainsboro Township records, as of June 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 SAYRE DR, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-5802 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4983 / 655 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Sayre Dr was $16,809, up 5.9% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Plainsboro Township assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Plainsboro Township |
| Unified School District | West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $607,700 (-) Land $185,000 Building $422,700 | $607,700 (-) Land $185,000 Building $422,700 | |
| 2025 | $16,809.00 (+5.86%) | $607,700 Land $185,000 Building $422,700 | $607,700 Land $185,000 Building $422,700 |
| 2024 | $15,879.00 | ||
| 2023 | $607,700 Land $185,000 Building $422,700 | $607,700 Land $185,000 Building $422,700 | |
| 2022 | $15,259.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Sayre Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2016.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · 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 Claims | 2 (2016–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · 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 196 Sayre Dr 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 255 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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