Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 1 Lee Pl, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,332 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $9,669 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-01507-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 02-01507-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,332 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 0200072000000004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1 LEE PL |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-1766 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 64 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSHIP/BERNARDS |
| Legal Block | 1507 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 52400 |
1 Lee Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2018.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 LEE PL, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1766 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI PENNYMAC |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI NJ LENDERS |
| Dec 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage PATTEN JOHN L TRUST (PT) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201815280 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7039 / 952 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 1 LEE PL, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1766 |
| Document Number | 0000021082 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 LEE PL BASKING RIDGE NJ 079201766, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1766 |
| Document Number | 0000021082 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 007213/000181 |
| Instrument | 21082 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 21, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1 LEE PL, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1766 |
| Document Number | 0000015280 |
| Book / Page | 007039 / 000952 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 15280 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 LEE PL BASKING RIDGE NJ 07920, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920 |
| Document Number | 15281 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 007039/000958 |
| Instrument | 15281 |
| Name | NJ LENDERS |
|---|---|
| Address | LITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 25, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 1 LEE PL, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1766 |
| Document Number | 0000001217 |
| Book / Page | 007017 / 000042 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | ACRES LAND TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1 LEE PL BASKING RIDGE NJ 07920, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920 |
| Document Number | 0000001217 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Book Page | 007017/000042 |
| Instrument | 1217 |
| Name | PATTEN JOHN L TRUST (PT) |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 MAPLE ST, NEW CANAAN, CT 06840-5731 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | Jan 9, 2020 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1 Lee Pl was $9,669, up 6.6% 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 | $611,300 (+6.72%) Land $364,000 Building $247,300 | $611,300 (+6.72%) Land $364,000 Building $247,300 | |
| 2025 | $9,669.00 (+6.59%) | $572,800 Land $364,000 Building $208,800 | $572,800 Land $364,000 Building $208,800 |
| 2024 | $9,071.00 | ||
| 2023 | $493,700 Land $323,500 Building $170,200 | $493,700 Land $323,500 Building $170,200 | |
| 2022 | $9,576.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1 Lee Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Lee Pl 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 | 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 - 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 207 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: Xfinity.
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