Mercer County and Trenton City property record for 542 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08609
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,534 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.084 acres (3,676 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,657 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-01301-0000-00013 |
| Primary APN | 11-01301-0000-00013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 9 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,534 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,862 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,676 sqft (0.084 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00720000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 542 E STATE ST |
| City | TRENTON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08609-1122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | HIST |
| Legal Block | 1301 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | TRENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
542 E State St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in July 2022.
Source: Mercer County and Trenton City records, as of October 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 290, TRENTON, NJ 08602-0290 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage NORTHFIELD BANK |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202232023 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6491 / 130 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Property Address | 542 E STATE ST, TRENTON, NJ 08609-1122 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Title Company | PEARL TITLE INC, PEARL TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 80 HAMILTON AVE 101, 101, TRENTON, NJ 08611-1806 |
| Document Number | 0000006223 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Book Page | 11793/1725 |
| Instrument | 2023006223 |
| Name | NORTHFIELD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WOODBRIDGE, NJ 07095 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 542 E STATE ST, TRENTON, NJ 08609-1122 |
| Document Number | 0000032023 |
| Book / Page | 6491 / 130 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022032023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $767.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 209 CAVIN AVE, MOUNT HOLLY, NC 28120-1833 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 80 HAMILTON AVE # 101, 101, TRENTON, NJ 08611-1806 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 E State St was $7,657, 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 | $130,000 (-) Land $50,000 Building $80,000 | $130,000 (-) Land $50,000 Building $80,000 | |
| 2025 | $7,657.00 (+1.54%) | $130,000 Land $50,000 Building $80,000 | $130,000 Land $50,000 Building $80,000 |
| 2024 | $7,541.00 | ||
| 2023 | $130,000 Land $50,000 Building $80,000 | $130,000 Land $50,000 Building $80,000 | |
| 2022 | $5,512.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 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 542 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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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