Mercer County and Hamilton Township property record for 796 Independence Ave, Hamilton, NJ 08610
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,044 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,647 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-02412-0000-00019 |
| Primary APN | 03-02412-0000-00019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,044 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 0301002000000108 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 796 INDEPENDENCE AVE |
| City | TRENTON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08610-4204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Description | 07890-J7 |
| Legal Subdivision | DECOU VILLAGE |
| Legal Block | 2412 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HAMILTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
796 Independence Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2019.
Source: Mercer County and Hamilton Township records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 796 INDEPENDENCE AVE, TRENTON, NJ 08610-4204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 8, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 20195401 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6357 / 1342 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 4232000217 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 796 INDEPENDENCE AVE, HAMILTON, NJ 08610-4204 |
| Document Number | 0000005401 |
| Book / Page | 006357 / 001342 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 5401 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1325 S OLDEN AVE HAMILTON NJ 086102906, HAMILTON, NJ 08610-2906 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 796 Independence Ave was $5,647, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Mercer County and Hamilton Township assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Mercer County |
| County Subdivision | Hamilton Township |
| Unified School District | Hamilton Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $152,300 (-) Land $48,300 Building $104,000 | $152,300 (-) Land $48,300 Building $104,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,647.00 (+5.22%) | $152,300 Land $48,300 Building $104,000 | $152,300 Land $48,300 Building $104,000 |
| 2024 | $5,367.00 | ||
| 2023 | $152,300 (-) Land $48,300 Building $104,000 | $152,300 (-) Land $48,300 Building $104,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,951.00 (-0.36%) | $152,300 Land $48,300 Building $104,000 | $152,300 Land $48,300 Building $104,000 |
| 2021 | $4,969.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 796 Independence Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 23, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 796 Independence Ave 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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 | 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 674 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Xfinity.
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