253 Christopher Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540 Property Records

Mercer County and Princeton property record for 253 Christopher Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3,994 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size	0.52 acres (22,651 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,585,000 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill	$30,672 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-06103-0000-00013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-06103-0000-00013`
Alternative APN	`1006103000000013`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,994 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1997
Effective Year Built	Effective 1997
Exterior Material	Stone
Construction Type	Stone
Lot Area	22,651 sqft (0.52 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	253 CHRISTOPHER DR
City	PRINCETON
State	NJ
Zip	08540-2323
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1AH
Legal Description	4.07 LOT 204
Legal Subdivision	ETTL FARM/PRINCETON PH 1A
Legal Block	6103
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Township / Civil Division	PRINCETON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1021
Census Tract	4203

Owner

253 Christopher Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2022.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	253 CHRISTOPHER DR, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-2323
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 2, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 2, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 3, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202249759
Deed Book / Page	6505 / 1341
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2022: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Bargain and Sale Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Recording Date	Nov 2, 2022
Property Address	253 CHRISTOPHER DR, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-2323
Document Number	0000049759
Book / Page	6505 / 1341
Instrument Date	Oct 27, 2022
Instrument	2022049759
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 15, 2022
Title Company	TITLE AUTHORITY INC, TITLE AUTHORITY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$32,503.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1545 US HIGHWAY 22 E, 1545, ANNANDALE, NJ 08801-3096

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 CHRISTOPHER DR, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-2323

Mortgage

Document Number	0000049760
Date	Nov 2, 2022
Instrument	2022049760

Lender

Name	FIRSTRUST BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.62%
Type Change Date	Nov 1, 2029
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.75%
Max Rate At Change	9.62%
Index	1-Year T-Bill
Max Rate	9.62%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Christopher Dr was $30,672, up 2.6% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Mercer County
Municipality	Princeton
Unified School District	Princeton Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,122,300 (-) Land $502,000 Building $620,300	$1,122,300 (-) Land $502,000 Building $620,300
2025	$30,672.00 (+2.63%)	$1,122,300 Land $502,000 Building $620,300	$1,122,300 Land $502,000 Building $620,300
2024	$29,886.00
2023		$1,122,300 Land $502,000 Building $620,300	$1,122,300 Land $502,000 Building $620,300
2022	$27,294.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 253 Christopher Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 19 flood claims nearby since 1978.

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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 13 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	13 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	19 (1978–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA	7 of 19
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event	Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 4 claims Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 5 claims Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 2 claims

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 253 Christopher Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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	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

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 111 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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