Somerset County and North Plainfield Borough property record for 148 Westervelt Ave, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,944 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $314,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $11,176 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Mortgage Sep 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-00032-0000-00007 |
| Primary APN | 14-00032-0000-00007 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,944 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,350 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | S001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 148 WESTERVELT AVE |
| City | NORTH PLAINFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07060-4157 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOROUGH/NORTH PLAINFIELD |
| Legal Block | 32 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH PLAINFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 52001 |
148 Westervelt Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2017.
Source: Somerset County and North Plainfield Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 148 WESTERVELT AVE, NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-4157 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC |
| Sep 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer NEW HORIZON ABSTRACT INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201739220 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8993 / 768 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 148 WESTERVELT AVE, NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-4157 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000014699 |
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| Date | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 6952/3216 |
| Instrument | 2017014699 |
| Name | NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 148 WESTERVELT AVE, NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-4157 |
| Document Number | 0000039220 |
| Book / Page | 006993 / 000768 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 39220 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | NEW HORIZON ABSTRACT INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $314.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 148 WESTERVELT AVE NORTH PLAINFIELD NJ 070604157, NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060-4157 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 148 Westervelt Ave was $11,176, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and North Plainfield Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| Municipality | North Plainfield Borough |
| Unified School District | North Plainfield Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $246,000 (-) Land $90,000 Building $156,000 | $246,000 (-) Land $90,000 Building $156,000 | |
| 2025 | $11,176.00 (+4.25%) | $246,000 Land $90,000 Building $156,000 | $246,000 Land $90,000 Building $156,000 |
| 2024 | $10,720.00 | ||
| 2023 | $246,000 Land $90,000 Building $156,000 | $246,000 Land $90,000 Building $156,000 | |
| 2022 | $10,039.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 148 Westervelt Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1998 · river or lake 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 148 Westervelt Ave 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 - 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 743 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, Optimum, T-Mobile.
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