Mercer County and West Windsor Township property record for 261 Mather Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,214 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.597 acres (26,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $622,500 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $14,760 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00038-0000-00035 |
| Primary APN | 13-00038-0000-00035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,214 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 26,001 sqft (0.597 acres) |
| Street Address | 261 MATHER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08540-6440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | INCL BLK 38 LOTS 35 & 38 |
| Legal Subdivision | VARSITY VIEW |
| Legal Block | 38 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST WINDSOR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 4314 |
261 Mather Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Mercer County and West Windsor Township records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 MATHER AVE, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-6440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI BANK OF AMERICA |
| Dec 20, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · ARM NEW MILLENNIUM BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201757908 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6311 / 150 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 11, 1991 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2564000963 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Property Address | 261 MATHER AVE, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-6440 |
| Document Number | 0000020054 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES, WFG LENDER SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 261 MATHER AVE PRINCETON NJ 085406440, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-6440 |
| Document Number | 0000020054 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Book Page | 011407/001456 |
| Instrument | 20054 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 16, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 261 MATHER AVE, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-6440 |
| Document Number | 0000057908 |
| Book / Page | 06311 / 0150 |
| Map Reference | MAP517 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017057908 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FOUNDATION TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,423.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4965 HYCLIFF CHASE, 4965, CENTER VALLEY, PA 18034-8792 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 MATHER AVE, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-6440 |
| Document Number | 0000057910 |
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| Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017057910 |
| Name | NEW MILLENNIUM BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.25% |
| Index | Prime Rate |
| Margin | 2 |
| Max Rate | 10.2% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Mather Ave was $14,760, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Mercer County and West Windsor Township assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Mercer County |
| County Subdivision | West Windsor Township |
| Unified School District | West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $466,800 (-) Land $172,100 Building $294,700 | $466,800 (-) Land $172,100 Building $294,700 | |
| 2025 | $14,760.00 (+3.17%) | $466,800 Land $172,100 Building $294,700 | $466,800 Land $172,100 Building $294,700 |
| 2024 | $14,307.00 | ||
| 2023 | $466,800 Land $172,100 Building $294,700 | $466,800 Land $172,100 Building $294,700 | |
| 2022 | $13,443.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Mather Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1999–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| 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 261 Mather Ave is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 87% 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.
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 134 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
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