Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 5 Acken Ln, Princeton, NJ 08540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2,526 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.901 acres (39,239 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $422,500 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $13,547 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00015-0000-00032 |
| Primary APN | 08-00015-0000-00032 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 2,526 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,526 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 39,239 sqft (0.901 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 218 ft deep x 180 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 5 ACKEN LN |
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| City | PRINCETON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08540-8410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 53402 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Griggstown Historic District listed 1984 · 68 contributing resources · NRIS 84002798 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
5 Acken Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2019.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 5 ACKEN LN, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-8410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Apr 15, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201912311 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7111 / 630 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 5 ACKEN LN, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-8410 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5 ACKEN LN, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-8410 |
| Document Number | 0000029199 |
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| Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Book Page | 7532/2825 |
| Instrument | 2023029199 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Nov 11, 2063 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 5 ACKEN LN, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-8410 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000015922 |
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| Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 7318/1799 |
| Instrument | 2021015922 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5 ACKEN LN, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-8410 |
| Document Number | 0000012311 |
| Book / Page | 7111 / 0630 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019012311 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACRES LAND TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,431.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 513 WHEELER PL, 513, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-3446 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5 ACKEN LN, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-8410 |
| Document Number | 0000012312 |
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| Date | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019012312 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Acken Ln was $13,547, up 16.7% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Franklin Township |
| Unified School District | Franklin Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $784,400 (-) Land $339,800 Building $444,600 | $784,400 (-) Land $339,800 Building $444,600 | |
| 2025 | $13,547.00 (+16.67%) | $784,400 Land $339,800 Building $444,600 | $784,400 Land $339,800 Building $444,600 |
| 2024 | $11,611.00 | ||
| 2023 | $604,000 Land $299,800 Building $304,200 | $604,000 Land $299,800 Building $304,200 | |
| 2022 | $10,728.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Acken Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2025 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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 5 Acken Ln is low, with a 0.03% 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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 57,150 people · EPA ID NJ1808001 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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 75 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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