Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 1 Birch Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,747 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $12,981 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-01005-0000-00016 |
| Primary APN | 02-01005-0000-00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,747 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,747 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 02000220200027 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1 BIRCH DR |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-1003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 93 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLE RDG |
| Legal Block | 1005 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 52400 |
1 Birch Dr is owned by a company that bought it in September 2014.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 N BRIDGE ST, BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807-2831 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201436170 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6744 / 3713 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 1 BIRCH DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1003 |
| Document Number | 0000019728 |
| Book / Page | 006960 / 002817 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 21 LARSEN RD RINGOES NJ 085511708, RINGOES, NJ 08551-1708 |
| Document Number | 0000019728 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Book Page | 006960/002817 |
| Instrument | 19728 |
| Name | PEAPACK GLADSTONE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BEDMINSTER, NJ 07921 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 18, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 1 Birch Dr was $12,981, up 6.7% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Bernards Township |
| Unified School District | Bernards Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $809,100 (+5.21%) Land $440,600 Building $368,500 | $809,100 (+5.21%) Land $440,600 Building $368,500 | |
| 2025 | $12,981.00 (+6.66%) | $769,000 Land $421,600 Building $347,400 | $769,000 Land $421,600 Building $347,400 |
| 2024 | $12,170.00 | ||
| 2023 | $622,300 Land $364,600 Building $257,700 | $622,300 Land $364,600 Building $257,700 | |
| 2022 | $12,088.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1 Birch 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 September 3, 2025 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 1 Birch Dr 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 | 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 - SHORT HILLS private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 78 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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