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40 Scott Ave, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 Property Records

Mercer County and West Windsor Township property record for 40 Scott Ave, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,772 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.367 acres (16,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$212,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill$11,013 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Aug 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-00074-0000-00049

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-00074-0000-00049
Alternative APN
  • 130007400049

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,772 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area16,000 sqft (0.367 acres)
Lot Dimensions128 ft deep x 125 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address40 SCOTT LN
CityPRINCETON
StateNJ
Zip08540
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-2
Legal Description50,51
Legal SubdivisionTOWNSHIP/WEST WINDSOR
Legal Block74
Legal Lot Number49
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWEST WINDSOR
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract4307

Owner

40 Scott Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.

Source: Mercer County and West Windsor Township records, as of July 29, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address40 SCOTT AVE, PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ 08550-1332
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 2, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Aug 12, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 12, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 12, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202033711
Deed Book / Page6410 / 1549
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Property Address40 SCOTT AVE, PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ 08550-1332
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2022
Title CompanyQUALITY TITLE AND ABSTRACT AGENCY, QUALITY TTL & ABSTRACT AGCY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000012412
DateMar 2, 2021
Book Page11583/468
Instrument2021012412
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCARROLLTON, TX 75007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

August 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMERCER NJ
Recording DateAug 12, 2020
Property Address40 SCOTT AVE, PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ 08550-1332
Document Number0000033711
Book / Page006410 / 001549
Instrument DateJun 26, 2020
Instrument33711
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$212.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address40 SCOTT AVE WEST WINDSOR NJ 085501332, WEST WINDSOR, NJ 08550-1332

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Scott Ave was $11,013, up 3.2% from the year before.

Source: Mercer County and West Windsor Township assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyMercer County
County SubdivisionWest Windsor Township
Unified School DistrictWest Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$348,300 (-) Land $253,000 Building $95,300$348,300 (-) Land $253,000 Building $95,300
2025$11,013.00 (+3.17%)$348,300 Land $253,000 Building $95,300$348,300 Land $253,000 Building $95,300
2024$10,675.00
2023$307,400 Land $253,000 Building $54,400$307,400 Land $253,000 Building $54,400
2022$8,853.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 40 Scott Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1978.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 23, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 11 policies
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims14 (1978–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 14
Most Recent ClaimAug 2021 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 2 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

Wildfire risk around 40 Scott Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 87% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 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 226 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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