Mercer County and Princeton property record for 521 Lake Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,032 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 1 acre (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,200,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $57,081 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-08801-0000-00003 |
| Primary APN | 14-08801-0000-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 5,032 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Account Number | 00001490 |
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| Street Address | 521 LAKE DR |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08540-5632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | B-28,L-210 |
| Legal Block | 8801 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 4204 |
521 Lake Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Mercer County and Princeton records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 LAKE DR, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-5632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202427684 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6564 / 1418 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044704 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 521 Lake Dr was $57,081, 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 | $2,088,600 (-) Land $1,317,500 Building $771,100 | $2,088,600 (-) Land $1,317,500 Building $771,100 | |
| 2025 | $57,081.00 (+2.63%) | $2,088,600 Land $1,317,500 Building $771,100 | $2,088,600 Land $1,317,500 Building $771,100 |
| 2024 | $55,619.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,088,600 Land $1,317,500 Building $771,100 | $2,088,600 Land $1,317,500 Building $771,100 | |
| 2022 | $50,794.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 Lake Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1984–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 12 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 521 Lake Dr is low, with less than 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 93% of the US · lower than 81% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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| 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 181 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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