Mercer County and Princeton property record for 688 Ewing St, Princeton, NJ 08540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,896 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $211,000 (Nov 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $15,269 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-05403-0000-00014 |
| Primary APN | 14-05403-0000-00014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,896 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,896 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 00004352 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 688 EWING ST |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08540-2739 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | B-55,L-35 |
| Legal Block | 5403 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PRINCETON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 4206 |
688 Ewing St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1994.
Source: Mercer County and Princeton records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 688 EWING ST, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-2739 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2881 / 166 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 688 Ewing St was $15,269, 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 | $558,700 (-) Land $388,000 Building $170,700 | $558,700 (-) Land $388,000 Building $170,700 | |
| 2025 | $15,269.00 (+2.63%) | $558,700 Land $388,000 Building $170,700 | $558,700 Land $388,000 Building $170,700 |
| 2024 | $14,878.00 | ||
| 2023 | $558,700 Land $388,000 Building $170,700 | $558,700 Land $388,000 Building $170,700 | |
| 2022 | $13,587.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 688 Ewing St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
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 688 Ewing St is low, with a 0.02% 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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 289 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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