Mercer County and Princeton property record for 261 Moore St, Princeton, NJ 08540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,725 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,925,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $34,182 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Apr 2023 Mortgage + 5 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-07111-0000-00023 |
| Primary APN | 14-07111-0000-00023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,725 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,725 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Account Number | 00003006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 MOORE ST |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08540-3403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | B-34D,L-50 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRINCETON |
| Legal Block | 7111 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 4206 |
261 Moore St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2026.
Source: Mercer County and Princeton records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 MOORE ST, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JIE XIONG ETAL |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage JIE XIONG ETAL |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JIE XIONG |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JOEL TRACY |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JOEL TRACY |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MERCK EMPLOYEES FCU |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUONTIC BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 3, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20263869 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6617 / 801 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 20, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007220020 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Property Address | 261 MOORE ST, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3403 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE AUTHORITY INC, TITLE AUTHORITY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 TERHUNE RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3656 |
| Document Number | 0000010006 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Book Page | 11799/518 |
| Instrument | 2023010006 |
| Name | JIE XIONG ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 1310 HYDE PARK DR, LANCASTER, PA 17601 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Property Address | 261 MOORE ST, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3403 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE AUTHORITY INC, TITLE AUTHORITY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 TERHUNE RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3656 |
| Document Number | 0000013505 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Book Page | 11804/1010 |
| Instrument | 2023013505 |
| Name | JIE XIONG ETAL |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 1310 HYDE PARK DR, LANCASTER, PA 17601 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Property Address | 261 MOORE ST, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3403 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE AUTHORITY INC, TITLE AUTHORITY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 TERHUNE RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3656 |
| Document Number | 0000035828 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Book Page | 11838/510 |
| Instrument | 2023035828 |
| Name | JIE XIONG |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 1310 HYDE PARK DR, LANCASTER, PA 17601 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 6 Months |
| Due | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Property Address | 261 MOORE ST, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3403 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE AUTHORITY INC, TITLE AUTHORITY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 TERHUNE RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3656 |
| Document Number | 0000003868 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Book Page | 11857/412 |
| Instrument | 2024003868 |
| Name | JOEL TRACY |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 39 AVENUE AT THE CMN STE 210, SHREWSBURY, NJ 07702 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 11 Months |
| Due | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Property Address | 261 MOORE ST, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3403 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE AUTHORITY INC, TITLE AUTHORITY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 TERHUNE RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3656 |
| Document Number | 0000038890 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Book Page | 11842/1818 |
| Instrument | 2023038890 |
| Name | JOEL TRACY |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 39 AVENUE AT THE CMN STE 210, SHREWSBURY, NJ 07702 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 261 MOORE ST, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3403 |
| Document Number | 0000003869 |
| Book / Page | 6617 / 801 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026003869 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | PENN LAND TRANSFER COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $40,017.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 TERHUNE RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3656 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 MOORE ST, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3403 |
| Document Number | 0000003870 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026003870 |
| Name | MERCK EMPLOYEES FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 261 MOORE ST, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3403 |
| Document Number | 0000038727 |
| Book / Page | 6446 / 203 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021038727 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,359.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 HALSTEAD PL, 10, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-6330 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 508 TERHUNE RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-3656 |
| Document Number | 0000038728 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021038728 |
| Name | QUONTIC BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Moore St was $34,182, 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 | $1,250,600 (-0.01%) Land $461,000 Building $789,600 | $1,250,600 (-0.01%) Land $461,000 Building $789,600 | |
| 2025 | $34,182.00 (+2.63%) | $1,250,700 Land $461,000 Building $789,700 | $1,250,700 Land $461,000 Building $789,700 |
| 2024 | $33,306.00 | ||
| 2023 | $676,200 Land $461,000 Building $215,200 | $676,200 Land $461,000 Building $215,200 | |
| 2022 | $16,445.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 261 Moore St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2016 · 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 risk around 261 Moore St 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 350 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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