Mercer County and Princeton property record for 544 Lake Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,964 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.65 acres (28,314 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $38,478 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-08802-0000-00011 |
| Primary APN | 14-08802-0000-00011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,964 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,964 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 28,314 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 00001301 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 544 LAKE DR |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08540-5633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | B-28,L-135 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOSTER INVESTMENT CO INC |
| Legal Block | 8802 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 4204 |
544 Lake Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Mercer County and Princeton records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 544 LAKE DR, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-5633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201242523 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6154 / 1447 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Property Address | 544 LAKE DR, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-5633 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000030401 |
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| Date | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Book Page | 11746/1978 |
| Instrument | 2022030401 |
| Name | S & T BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | INDIANA, PA 15701 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | May 3, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 544 Lake Dr was $38,478, 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 | $1,407,900 (-) Land $565,000 Building $842,900 | $1,407,900 (-) Land $565,000 Building $842,900 | |
| 2025 | $38,478.00 (+2.63%) | $1,407,900 Land $565,000 Building $842,900 | $1,407,900 Land $565,000 Building $842,900 |
| 2024 | $37,492.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,407,900 Land $565,000 Building $842,900 | $1,407,900 Land $565,000 Building $842,900 | |
| 2022 | $34,240.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 544 Lake Dr 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 · 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 500 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 544 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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