216 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608 Property Records

Mercer County and Trenton City property record for 216 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608

Property Summary

Property TypeTelephone, Telegraph
Details82,847 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.386 acres (16,819 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$250,000 (May 2017)
Tax Bill$44,175 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2020 Construction Loan
Oct 2019 Transfer
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-00607-0000-00014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-00607-0000-00014
Alternative APNs
  • 110000600006
  • 00494000

Interior

Stories7 Stories
Building Area82,847 sqft Total Area
Gross Area75,516 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area16,819 sqft (0.386 acres)
Lot Dimensions145 ft deep x 116 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number00494000
Street Address216 E STATE ST
CityTRENTON
StateNJ
Zip08608-1814
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Telephone, Telegraph
Local Zoning CodeBA
Legal DescriptionFACILITY NAME: COMMERCIAL BLDG
Legal SubdivisionCITY/TRENTON
Legal Block607
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Township / Civil DivisionTRENTON
Census Block Group4
Census Block4028
Census Tract900

Historic Designation

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

Individually ListedTrenton Central Office of the Bell Telephone Company
listed 2017 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 100000826

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

Owner

216 E State St, a public works property, is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2020.

Source: Mercer County and Trenton City 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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 290, TRENTON, NJ 08602-0290
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 26, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Construction Mortgage
NEW JERSEY DEPT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Oct 11, 2019Correction Deed
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
May 8, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
May 10, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE
May 9, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 8, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 8, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201721093
Deed Book / Page6284 / 833
Last Transfer DateFeb 19, 2020
Transfer Doc0000009369
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Recording DateFeb 26, 2020
Property Address216 E STATE ST, TRENTON, NJ 08608
Document Number0000009369
Book / Page6398 / 15
Instrument DateFeb 19, 2020
Instrument2020009369
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address80 HAMILTON AVE # 101, 80, TRENTON, NJ 08611-1806

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address80 HAMILTON AVE, TRENTON, NJ 08611-1806

Mortgage

Document Number0000009373
DateFeb 26, 2020
Book Page11470/1171
Instrument2020009373
Lender
NameNEW JERSEY DEPT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressTRENTON, NJ 08625
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

October 2019: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Recording DateOct 11, 2019
Property Address216 E STATE ST, TRENTON, NJ 08608
Document Number0000044403
Book / Page006383 / 001946
Instrument DateOct 2, 2019
Instrument44403
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address80 HAMILTON AVE TRENTON NJ 086111806, TRENTON, NJ 08611-1806

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Recording DateMay 8, 2017
Property Address216 E STATE ST, TRENTON, NJ 08608
Document Number0000021093
Book / Page006284 / 000833
Instrument DateMay 4, 2017
Instrument21093
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 19, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$250.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address80 HAMILTON AVE TRENTON NJ 086111806, TRENTON, NJ 08611-1806

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Recording DateMay 10, 2017
Property Address216 E STATE ST, TRENTON, NJ 08608
Document Number0000021288
Book / Page006284 / 001212
Instrument DateMay 4, 2017
Instrument21288
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 23, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address80 HAMILTON AVE TRENTON NJ 086111806, TRENTON, NJ 08611-1806

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Recording DateMay 9, 2017
Property Address216 E STATE ST, TRENTON, NJ 08608
Document Number0000021182
Book / Page006284 / 001012
Instrument DateMay 4, 2017
Instrument21182
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 22, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address80 HAMILTON AVE TRENTON NJ 086111806, TRENTON, NJ 08611-1806

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 216 E State St was $44,175, up 1.5% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyMercer County
MunicipalityTrenton City
Unified School DistrictTrenton City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$750,000 (-) Land $285,300 Building $464,700$750,000 (-) Land $285,300 Building $464,700
2025$44,175.00 (+1.53%)$750,000 Land $285,300 Building $464,700$750,000 Land $285,300 Building $464,700
2024$43,508.00
2023$750,000 Land $285,300 Building $464,700$750,000 Land $285,300 Building $464,700
2022$40,935.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 216 E State St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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

The area around 216 E State St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemTRENTON WATER WORKS
serves 217,000 people · EPA ID NJ1111001
Water SourceSurface water
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
not recorded as resolved · Oct 2024
Turbidity
resolved · Jul 2021
Haloacetic acids
resolved · Jul 2018
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
currently in violation since May 2020
Corrosion control
Jan 2021
Lead public education
Jan 2019
Monitoring and Reporting36
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 682 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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