Mercer County and Hightstown Borough property record for 221 Sunset Ave, Hightstown, NJ 08520
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 896 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,252 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $118,000 (Jul 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $9,242 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-00003-0000-00027 |
| Primary APN | 04-00003-0000-00027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,252 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Street Address | 221 SUNSET AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HIGHTSTOWN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08520-3503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HIGHTSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 4403 |
Source: Mercer County and Hightstown Borough records, as of July 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 SUNSET AVE, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 1991 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2954 / 58 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 28, 1991 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2561000340 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Mercer County and Hightstown Borough assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Mercer County |
| Municipality | Hightstown Borough |
| Unified School District | East Windsor Regional School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $180,900 (-) Land $87,500 Building $93,400 | $180,900 (-) Land $87,500 Building $93,400 | |
| 2025 | $9,242.00 (+4.21%) | $180,900 (-) Land $87,500 Building $93,400 | $180,900 (-) Land $87,500 Building $93,400 |
| 2024 | $8,869.00 (+4.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $180,900 Land $87,500 Building $93,400 | $180,900 Land $87,500 Building $93,400 | |
| 2022 | $8,475.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1999–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 89% 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 | HIGHTSTOWN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 5,400 people · EPA ID NJ1104001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 403 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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