Mercer County and Princeton property record for 253 Herrontown Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,976 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 2.2 acres (95,876 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Feb 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $29,817 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-01403-0000-00015 |
| Primary APN | 14-01403-0000-00015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,976 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 95,876 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 00002352 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 HERRONTOWN RD |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08540-2928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | B-32,L-40 |
| Legal Block | 1403 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 4205 |
253 Herrontown Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1994.
Source: Mercer County and Princeton records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 HERRONTOWN RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-2928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Herrontown Rd was $29,817, up 2.6% from the year before.
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 | $1,091,000 (-) Land $413,000 Building $678,000 | $1,091,000 (-) Land $413,000 Building $678,000 | |
| 2025 | $29,817.00 (+2.63%) | $1,091,000 Land $413,000 Building $678,000 | $1,091,000 Land $413,000 Building $678,000 |
| 2024 | $29,053.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,091,000 Land $413,000 Building $678,000 | $1,091,000 Land $413,000 Building $678,000 | |
| 2022 | $26,533.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Herrontown Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2014.
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 37 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 37 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2014–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 253 Herrontown Rd is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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