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218 Sunset Ave, Hightstown, NJ 08520 Property Records

Mercer County and Hightstown Borough property record for 218 Sunset Ave, Hightstown, NJ 08520

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,140 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.258 acres (11,252 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$415,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill$10,657 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Feb 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN04-00003-01-00040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04-00003-01-00040
Alternative APNs
  • 0400003000100040
  • 0400003000000040

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,140 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,140 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area11,252 sqft (0.258 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number0400003000000040
Street Address218 SUNSET AVE
CityHIGHTSTOWN
StateNJ
Zip08520-3509
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-3
Legal SubdivisionTOWSHIP/ HIGHTSTOWN
Legal Block3.1
Legal Lot Number40
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Township / Civil DivisionHIGHTSTOWN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract4403

Owner

218 Sunset Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.

Source: Mercer County and Hightstown Borough records, as of July 6, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address218 SUNSET AVE, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3509
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 26, 2022Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Feb 14, 2022Deed, Transfer
PROVIDENCE ABSTRACT LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 26, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 26, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 14, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202235601
Deed Book / Page6493 / 1503
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Recording DateJul 26, 2022
Property Address218 SUNSET AVE, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3509
Document Number0000035601
Book / Page6493 / 1503
Instrument DateJul 15, 2022
Instrument2022035601
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2022
Title CompanyNUCO TITLE INSURANCE AGENCY INC, NUCO TITLE INS AGCY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,359.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1205 ASPEN DR, 1205, PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536-3612

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address218 SUNSET AVE, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3509

Mortgage

Document Number0000035602
DateJul 26, 2022
Instrument2022035602
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2052

February 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Recording DateFeb 14, 2022
Property Address218 SUNSET AVE, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3509
Document Number0000008418
Book / Page6475 / 617
Instrument DateNov 3, 2021
Instrument2022008418
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 2, 2022
Title CompanyPROVIDENCE ABSTRACT LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$817.75
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address177 SOUND BEACH AVE # AVE4, 177, OLD GREENWICH, CT 06870-1740

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1205 ASPEN DR, PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536-3612

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Sunset Ave was $10,657, up 4.2% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyMercer County
MunicipalityHightstown Borough
Unified School DistrictEast Windsor Regional School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$208,600 (-) Land $87,500 Building $121,100$208,600 (-) Land $87,500 Building $121,100
2025$10,657.00 (+4.2%)$208,600 Land $87,500 Building $121,100$208,600 Land $87,500 Building $121,100
2024$10,227.00
2023$208,600 Land $87,500 Building $121,100$208,600 Land $87,500 Building $121,100
2022$9,772.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 218 Sunset Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1999.

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 Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1999–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 3
Most Recent ClaimAug 2021 · 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

Wildfire risk around 218 Sunset Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 89% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% 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 SystemHIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 5,400 people · EPA ID NJ1104001
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024–2026)
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 403 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Optimum.

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