Mercer County and Princeton property record for 252 Hamilton Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,428 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,699 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $645,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $14,430 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-00032-08-00137 |
| Primary APN | 14-00032-08-00137 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,699 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Street Address | 252 HAMILTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08540-3944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | B-32,L-137 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRETTY BROOK GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 32.8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 137 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 4000 |
Source: Mercer County and Princeton records, as of July 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 HAMILTON AVE, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 27, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 27, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 5, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201951404 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6389 / 1769 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 252 HAMILTON AVE, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3944 |
| Document Number | 0000051404 |
| Book / Page | 06389 / 1769 |
| Map Reference | MAP 681 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019051404 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,662.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1081 PRINCETON KINGSTON RD, 1081, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-4129 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Revocable Trust |
| Address | 252 HAMILTON AVE, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3944 |
Source: Mercer County and Princeton assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Mercer County |
| Municipality | Princeton |
| Unified School District | Princeton Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $528,000 (-) Land $357,000 Building $171,000 | $528,000 (-) Land $357,000 Building $171,000 | |
| 2025 | $14,430.00 (+2.63%) | $528,000 (-) Land $357,000 Building $171,000 | $528,000 (-) Land $357,000 Building $171,000 |
| 2024 | $14,060.00 (+9.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $528,000 Land $357,000 Building $171,000 | $528,000 Land $357,000 Building $171,000 | |
| 2022 | $12,840.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 units insured incl. 12 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · other causes |
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 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (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 497 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
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