Mercer County and Trenton City property record for 540 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08609
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,870 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,850 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $227,214 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $8,541 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-01301-0000-00014 |
| Primary APN | 11-01301-0000-00014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,870 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 4,013 sqft |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,850 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00721000 |
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| Street Address | 540 E STATE ST |
| City | TRENTON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08609-1102 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | BB |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: SALE INC L15 |
| Legal Block | 1301 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | TRENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
540 E State St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since May 2026.
Source: Mercer County and Trenton City records, as of October 13, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 BEATTIE PL, 100, GREENVILLE, SC 29601-2137 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202621262 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6626 / 1938 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021262 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 540 E STATE ST, TRENTON, NJ 08609-1102 |
| Document Number | 0000021262 |
| Book / Page | 6626 / 1938 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621262 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | SIMPLIFILE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $22,948.21 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 E State St was $8,541, up 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Mercer County and Trenton City assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Mercer County |
| Municipality | Trenton City |
| Unified School District | Trenton City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $145,000 (-) Land $69,000 Building $76,000 | $145,000 (-) Land $69,000 Building $76,000 | |
| 2025 | $8,541.00 (+1.55%) | $145,000 Land $69,000 Building $76,000 | $145,000 Land $69,000 Building $76,000 |
| 2024 | $8,411.00 | ||
| 2023 | $145,000 Land $69,000 Building $76,000 | $145,000 Land $69,000 Building $76,000 | |
| 2022 | $7,914.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 E State St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 23, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 540 E State St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | TRENTON WATER WORKS serves 217,000 people · EPA ID NJ1111001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes not recorded as resolved · Oct 2024 Turbidity resolved · Jul 2021 Haloacetic acids resolved · Jul 2018 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement currently in violation since May 2020 Corrosion control Jan 2021 Lead public education Jan 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 36 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 555 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, Optimum, T-Mobile.
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