21 Forester Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540 Property Records

Mercer County and Princeton property record for 21 Forester Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,184 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.242 acres (10,528 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$885,000 (Oct 2018)
Tax Bill$19,281 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Aug 2019 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-00056-05-00142

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-00056-05-00142
Alternative APN
  • 0900056 0500142

Interior

Building Area2,184 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Lot Area10,528 sqft (0.242 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 81 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address21 FORESTER DR
CityPRINCETON
StateNJ
Zip08540-5328
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionB-56,L-142
Legal SubdivisionPRINCETON
Legal Block56.5
Legal Lot Number142
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Township / Civil DivisionPRINCETON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3028
Census Tract4501

Owner

Source: Mercer County and Princeton records, as of July 7, 2026

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address21 FORESTER DR, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-5328
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 5, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
Aug 29, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY INC
Oct 11, 2018Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 24, 1992 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201843898
Deed Book / Page6344 / 618
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Property Address21 FORESTER DR, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-5328
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 24, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000005812
DateFeb 5, 2021
Book Page11570/1971
Instrument2021005812
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term168 Months
DueFeb 1, 2035

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Property Address21 FORESTER DR, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-5328
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyTITLE RESOURCE GROUP CCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000037495
DateAug 29, 2019
Book Page11430/0889
Instrument2019037495
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2049

October 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Recording DateOct 11, 2018
Property Address21 FORESTER DR, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-5328
Document Number0000043898
Book / Page06344 / 0618
Map ReferenceMAP1414
Instrument DateOct 5, 2018
Instrument2018043898
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 5, 2021
Title CompanyNRT TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address255 MERCER ST, 255, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-4803

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address21 FORESTER DR, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-5328

Mortgage

Document Number0000043899
DateOct 11, 2018
Book Page11371/1624
Instrument2018043899
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2048

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$705,500 (-) Land $447,000 Building $258,500$705,500 (-) Land $447,000 Building $258,500
2025$19,281.00 (+2.63%)$705,500 (-) Land $447,000 Building $258,500$705,500 (-) Land $447,000 Building $258,500
2024$18,787.00 (+9.5%)
2023$705,500 Land $447,000 Building $258,500$705,500 Land $447,000 Building $258,500
2022$17,157.00

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 A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2011–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimAug 2021 · river or lake flooding

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 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 283 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

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