Somerset County and Raritan Borough property record for 12 5th St, Raritan, NJ 08869
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,408 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,108 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $7,267 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-00039-0000-00010 |
| Primary APN | 16-00039-0000-00010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,108 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 177 ft deep x 91 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 12 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | RARITAN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08869-1531 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | RARITAN WATER POWER CO BUILDIN |
| Legal Block | 39 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RARITAN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 50500 |
Source: Somerset County and Raritan Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 5TH ST, RARITAN, NJ 08869-1531 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201732464 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6981 / 3779 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2194000295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 12 5TH ST, RARITAN, NJ 08869-1531 |
| Document Number | 0000032464 |
| Book / Page | 6981 / 3779 |
| Map Reference | MAP25B |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017032464 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ALL HEAD TITLE AGENCY LC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,169.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 5TH ST, 12, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876-3204 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 254 N BRIDGE ST, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876-1638 |
| Document Number | 0000032465 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017032465 |
| Name | JERSEY MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
Source: Somerset County and Raritan Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| Municipality | Raritan Borough |
| Unified School District | Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $238,900 (-) Land $129,000 Building $109,900 | $238,900 (-) Land $129,000 Building $109,900 | |
| 2025 | $7,267.00 (+1.88%) | $238,900 (-) Land $129,000 Building $109,900 | $238,900 (-) Land $129,000 Building $109,900 |
| 2024 | $7,133.00 (+7.96%) | ||
| 2023 | $238,900 Land $129,000 Building $109,900 | $238,900 Land $129,000 Building $109,900 | |
| 2022 | $6,607.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2017 · other causes |
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.
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 - 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 401 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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