246 Sunset Ave, Hightstown, NJ 08520 Property Records

Mercer County and Hightstown Borough property record for 246 Sunset Ave, Hightstown, NJ 08520

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,926 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.294 acres (12,807 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$338,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill	$11,654 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2023 Mortgage Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04-00003-01-00034-01`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04-00003-01-00034-01`
Alternative APNs	`04000030001000340001` `04000030100034`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,926 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,926 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	12,807 sqft (0.294 acres)
Lot Dimensions	160 ft deep x 150 ft wide
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	04000030100034
Street Address	246 SUNSET AVE
City	HIGHTSTOWN
State	NJ
Zip	08520-3509
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-3
Legal Subdivision	E WINDSOR TOWNSHIP
Legal Block	3.1
Legal Lot Number	34.1
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Township / Civil Division	HIGHTSTOWN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	4403

Owner

Source: Mercer County and Hightstown Borough 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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	246 SUNSET AVE, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3509
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 17, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Dec 14, 2020	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Sep 21, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PHILADELPHIA MORTGAGE ADVISORS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 14, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 14, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 20, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202058585
Deed Book / Page	6424 / 1332
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 21, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	0003100039
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Property Address	246 SUNSET AVE, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3509
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 27, 2023
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	246 SUNSET AVE, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3509

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001723
Date	Jan 17, 2023
Book Page	11787/575
Instrument	2023001723

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MOORPARK, CA 93021

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	336 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

December 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Recording Date	Dec 14, 2020
Property Address	246 SUNSET AVE, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3509
Document Number	0000058585
Book / Page	6424 / 1332
Instrument Date	Dec 3, 2020
Instrument	2020058585
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,011.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7120 HAMILTON WAY, 7120, EASTAMPTON TOWNSHIP, NJ 08060-1681

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	246 SUNSET AVE, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3509

Mortgage

Document Number	0000058586
Date	Dec 14, 2020
Instrument	2020058586

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2051

September 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Recording Date	Sep 21, 2017
Property Address	246 SUNSET AVE, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3509
Document Number	0000043949
Book / Page	06300 / 1993
Instrument Date	Aug 15, 2017
Instrument	2017043949
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 5, 2021
Title Company	TRANSTAR NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	246 SUNSET AVE, HIGHTSTOWN, NJ 08520-3509

Mortgage

Document Number	0000043950
Date	Sep 21, 2017
Instrument	2017043950

Lender

Name	PHILADELPHIA MORTGAGE ADVISORS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Mercer County
Municipality	Hightstown Borough
Unified School District	East Windsor Regional School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$228,100 (-) Land $89,000 Building $139,100	$228,100 (-) Land $89,000 Building $139,100
2025	$11,654.00 (+4.2%)	$228,100 (-) Land $89,000 Building $139,100	$228,100 (-) Land $89,000 Building $139,100
2024	$11,184.00 (+4.66%)
2023		$228,100 Land $89,000 Building $139,100	$228,100 Land $89,000 Building $139,100
2022	$10,686.00

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 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 225 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

May also be available: AT&T, Optimum.

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