79 Laurel Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540 Property Records

Mercer County and Princeton property record for 79 Laurel Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,895 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size	0.43 acres (18,731 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$825,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$20,459 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-07005-0000-00007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-07005-0000-00007`
Alternative APNs	`1007005000000007` `00004408`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,895 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1946
Effective Year Built	Effective 1946
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	18,731 sqft (0.43 acres)
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00004408
Street Address	79 LAUREL RD
City	PRINCETON
State	NJ
Zip	08540-2707
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R6
Legal Description	B-66,L-21
Legal Subdivision	HILLCREST ESTATES
Legal Block	7005
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Township / Civil Division	PRINCETON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	4206

Owner

79 Laurel Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.

Source: Mercer County and Princeton records, as of July 6, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	79 LAUREL RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-2707
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 13, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 13, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202034148
Deed Book / Page	6411 / 91
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 17, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	0003210598
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MERCER NJ
Recording Date	Aug 13, 2020
Property Address	79 LAUREL RD, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-2707
Document Number	0000034148
Book / Page	006411 / 000091
Instrument Date	Jul 30, 2020
Instrument	34148
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2020
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE INS

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$825.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	79 LAUREL RD PRINCETON NJ 085402707, PRINCETON, NJ 08540-2707

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Laurel Rd was $20,459, up 2.6% from the year before.

Source: Mercer County and Princeton assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Mercer County
Municipality	Princeton
Unified School District	Princeton Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$764,200 (+2.08%) Land $403,000 Building $361,200	$764,200 (+2.08%) Land $403,000 Building $361,200
2025	$20,459.00 (+2.63%)	$748,600 Land $403,000 Building $345,600	$748,600 Land $403,000 Building $345,600
2024	$19,935.00
2023		$748,600 Land $403,000 Building $345,600	$748,600 Land $403,000 Building $345,600
2022	$18,004.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 79 Laurel Rd 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 A, within 500 ft
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

Wildfire risk around 79 Laurel Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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.

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