103 Independence Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Property Records

Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 103 Independence Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4,323 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size	0.46 acres (20,038 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,210,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill	$28,215 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`02-10202-0000-00005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-10202-0000-00005`
Alternative APNs	`0200174003100005` `02001743100005`

Interior

Building Area	4,323 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1998
Effective Year Built	Effective 1998
Lot Area	20,038 sqft (0.46 acres)

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	02001743100005
Street Address	103 INDEPENDENCE DR
City	BASKING RIDGE
State	NJ
Zip	07920-3810
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PRD5
Legal Subdivision	HILLS SEC 12 PH 01
Legal Block	10202
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	SOMERSET NJ
Township / Civil Division	BERNARDS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	52605

Owner

Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	103 INDEPENDENCE DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-3810
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 9, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202053484
Deed Book / Page	7267 / 924
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERSET NJ
Recording Date	Oct 30, 2020
Property Address	103 INDEPENDENCE DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-3810
Document Number	0000053484
Book / Page	007267 / 000924
Instrument Date	Oct 16, 2020
Instrument	53484
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 1, 2020
Title Company	MEGA TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,210.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	103 INDEPENDENCE DR BASKING RIDGE NJ 079203810, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-3810

Mortgage

Document Number	53485
Date	Oct 30, 2020
Book Page	007267/000931
Instrument	53485

Lender

Name	BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA
Address	NEW YORK, NY 10271

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 29, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Somerset County
County Subdivision	Bernards Township
Unified School District	Bernards Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$1,791,500 (+7.18%) Land $467,000 Building $1,324,500	$1,791,500 (+7.18%) Land $467,000 Building $1,324,500
2025	$28,215.00 (+5.39%)	$1,671,500 (+18.43%) Land $448,000 Building $1,223,500	$1,671,500 (+18.43%) Land $448,000 Building $1,223,500
2024	$26,772.00 (+4.88%)
2023		$1,411,400 Land $376,800 Building $1,034,600	$1,411,400 Land $376,800 Building $1,034,600
2022	$25,527.00

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

Flood

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
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	2 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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber	2,300 / 2,300
Optimum Cable	940 / 35