Somerset County and Watchung Borough property record for 126 Ridge Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,243 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $15,878 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-04305-0000-00009 |
| Primary APN | 21-04305-0000-00009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,243 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,243 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 126 RIDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATCHUNG |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07069-5429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-R |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATE/MARY W EATON SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | 4305 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WATCHUNG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 52300 |
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 RIDGE RD, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-5429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 6763 / 1549 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022777 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| Municipality | Watchung Borough |
| Elementary School District | Watchung Borough School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Watchung Hills Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $864,300 (+6.26%) Land $483,900 Building $380,400 | $864,300 (+6.26%) Land $483,900 Building $380,400 | |
| 2025 | $15,878.00 (+6.83%) | $813,400 (+16.2%) Land $452,200 Building $361,200 | $813,400 (+16.2%) Land $452,200 Building $361,200 |
| 2024 | $14,863.00 (+4.87%) | ||
| 2023 | $700,000 Land $383,700 Building $316,300 | $700,000 Land $383,700 Building $316,300 | |
| 2022 | $14,173.00 |
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 | 10 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | 0.02% 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 - 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 94 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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