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136 Forest Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 Property Records

Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 136 Forest Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,152 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.275 acres (11,979 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,350,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill$12,173 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN01-00504-0000-00009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01-00504-0000-00009
Alternative APN
  • 010050400009

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,152 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,152 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area11,979 sqft (0.275 acres)
Lot Dimensions160 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address136 FOREST AVE
CityBERKELEY HEIGHTS
StateNJ
Zip07922-1454
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR15
Legal DescriptionADDITIONAL LOTS: 68 19
Legal SubdivisionRIVERSLOPE TERRACE
Legal Block504
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY HEIGHTS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract38202

Owner

Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of August 3, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address136 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1454
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 21, 2026Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Apr 2, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 21, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 21, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 24, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202656491
Deed Book / Page6626 / 2024
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateJul 21, 2026
Property Address136 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1454
Document Number0000056491
Book / Page6626 / 2024
Instrument DateJun 30, 2026
Instrument202656491
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 3, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$136,350.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address136 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1454
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000095009,
DateJul 21, 2026
Book Page15832/2388
Instrument202695009
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.88%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Property Address136 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1454
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0146720119
DateApr 2, 2020
Book Page14672/119
Instrument689338
Lender
NameCARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressANAHEIM, CA 92806
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion County
County SubdivisionBerkeley Heights Township
Unified School DistrictBerkeley Heights Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$276,600 (-) Land $150,400 Building $126,200$276,600 (-) Land $150,400 Building $126,200
2025$12,173.00 (+2.66%)$276,600 (-) Land $150,400 Building $126,200$276,600 (-) Land $150,400 Building $126,200
2024$11,858.00 (+2.1%)
2023$276,600 Land $150,400 Building $126,200$276,600 Land $150,400 Building $126,200
2022$11,614.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 29 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies29 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1996–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 4
Most Recent ClaimJul 2025 · 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 89% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS
private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2022
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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