279 Ridgeview Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540 Property Records

Mercer County and Princeton property record for 279 Ridgeview Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,166 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	4.38 acres (190,793 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,687,000 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill	$26,915 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-00401-0000-00008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-00401-0000-00008`
Alternative APNs	`1000401000000008` `00004296`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,166 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,166 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	190,793 sqft

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00004296
Street Address	279 RIDGEVIEW RD
City	PRINCETON
State	NJ
Zip	08540-7666
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RB
Legal Description	B-51,L-22
Legal Subdivision	LEWIS S KRAFT PROP
Legal Block	401
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Township / Civil Division	PRINCETON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	4203

Owner

Source: Mercer County and Princeton records, as of August 24, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	279 RIDGEVIEW RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-7666
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 7, 2022	Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Jan 6, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 23, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage INVESTORS BK
Aug 29, 2017	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage INVESTORS HOME MORTGAGE
Sep 28, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer VILLAGE TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 7, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 7, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 28, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202253907
Deed Book / Page	6508 / 1785
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 30, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000917
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Recording Date	Dec 7, 2022
Property Address	279 RIDGEVIEW RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-7666
Document Number	0000053907
Book / Page	6508 / 1785
Instrument Date	Dec 1, 2022
Instrument	2022053907
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 20, 2022
Title Company	FOUNDATION TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$34,757.70
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	279 RIDGEVIEW RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-7666

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	279 RIDGEVIEW RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-7666

Mortgage

Document Number	0000053908
Date	Dec 7, 2022
Instrument	2022053908

Lender

Name	PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	481 Months
Due	Dec 31, 2062

Interest

Rate	4.8%

Mortgage

Document Number	0000054097
Date	Dec 8, 2022
Book Page	11781/442
Instrument	2022054097

Lender

Name	PRINCETON FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	PRINCETON, NJ 08540

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	178 Months
Due	Oct 19, 2037

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Recording Date	Jan 6, 2022
Property Address	279 RIDGEVIEW RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-7666
Document Number	0000000917
Book / Page	6470 / 156
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2021
Instrument	2022000917
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	279 RIDGEVIEW RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-7666

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Property Address	279 RIDGEVIEW RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-7666
Document Number	0000031971
Instrument Date	Jul 23, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 11, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	279 RIDGEVIEW RD PRINCETON NJ 085407666, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-7666

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031971
Date	Jul 29, 2020
Book Page	011507/001763
Instrument	31971

Lender

Name	INVESTORS BK
Type	Bank
Address	MILLBURN, NJ 07041

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Jul 28, 2035

August 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Recording Date	Aug 29, 2017
Property Address	279 RIDGEVIEW RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-7666
Document Number	0000039685
Book / Page	06297 / 1710
Instrument Date	Aug 17, 2017
Instrument	2017039685
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 5, 2021
Title Company	TITLE VILLAGE TITLE AGENCY L

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$26,315.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	400 W 113TH ST # ST501, 400, NEW YORK, NY 10025-1725

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	279 RIDGEVIEW RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-7666

Mortgage

Document Number	0000039686
Date	Aug 29, 2017
Instrument	2017039686

Lender

Name	INVESTORS HOME MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	163 Months
Due	Mar 14, 2031

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2017
Property Address	279 RIDGEVIEW RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-7666
Document Number	0000045063
Book / Page	006301 / 001648
Instrument Date	Aug 17, 2017
Instrument	45063
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018
Title Company	VILLAGE TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,305.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	279 RIDGEVIEW RD PRINCETON NJ 085407666, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-7666

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$984,800 (-) Land $518,800 Building $466,000	$984,800 (-) Land $518,800 Building $466,000
2025	$26,915.00 (+2.63%)	$984,800 (-) Land $518,800 Building $466,000	$984,800 (-) Land $518,800 Building $466,000
2024	$26,225.00 (+11.16%)
2023		$984,800 Land $518,800 Building $466,000	$984,800 Land $518,800 Building $466,000
2022	$23,592.00

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

Flood

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	5 in force

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

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 32 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

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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