36 Union St, Princeton, NJ 08540 Property Records

Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 36 Union St, Princeton, NJ 08540

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,939 sqft · built 1991
Lot Size0.594 acres (25,875 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$650,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$13,490 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2025 Transfer
Jan 2021 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-00005-01-00140-05

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-00005-01-00140-05
Alternative APNs
  • 08000050001001400005
  • 24405

Interior

Building Area2,939 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1991
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1991
Lot Area25,875 sqft (0.594 acres)
Lot Dimensions225 ft deep x 115 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number24405
Street Address36 UNION ST
CityPRINCETON
StateNJ
Zip08540-9205
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR20
Legal SubdivisionPRINCETON ESTS/KINGSTON
Legal Block5.1
Legal Lot Number140.5
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Township / Civil DivisionFRANKLIN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract53402

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Kingston Village Historic District
listed 1990 · 92 contributing resources · NRIS 89002163

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 582, KINGSTON, NJ 08528-0582
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 6, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 14, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 23, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
SURETY TITLE CORPORATION, SURETY TITLE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 25, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202051902
Deed Book / Page7264 / 2219
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Recording DateMay 6, 2025
Property Address36 UNION ST, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-9205
Document Number0000011333
Book / Page7614 / 3312
Instrument DateApr 3, 2025
Instrument2025011333
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4422 ROUTE 27A, KINGSTON, NJ 08528

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
AddressPO BOX 582, KINGSTON, NJ 08528-0582

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Recording DateJan 14, 2021
Property Address36 UNION ST, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-9205
Document Number0000003048
Book / Page007297 / 000623
Instrument DateDec 28, 2020
Instrument3048
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 15, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
AddressPO BOX 582 KINGSTON NJ 085280582, KINGSTON, NJ 08528-0582

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Recording DateOct 23, 2020
Property Address36 UNION ST, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-9205
Document Number0000051902
Book / Page007264 / 002219
Instrument DateAug 21, 2020
Instrument51902
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2020
Title CompanySURETY TITLE CORPORATION, SURETY TITLE CORP

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$650.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address4422A ROUTE 27 KINGSTON NJ 085289613, KINGSTON, NJ 08528-9613

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset County
County SubdivisionFranklin Township
Unified School DistrictFranklin Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$781,600 (-) Land $325,700 Building $455,900$781,600 (-) Land $325,700 Building $455,900
2025$13,490.00 (+16%)$781,600 (+33.63%) Land $325,700 Building $455,900$781,600 (+33.63%) Land $325,700 Building $455,900
2024$11,629.00 (+5.85%)
2023$584,900 Land $273,000 Building $311,900$584,900 Land $273,000 Building $311,900
2022$10,986.00

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 September 3, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims17 (1982–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA9 of 17
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 5 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal Flooding, Apr 2007 · 3 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

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