Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 159 Firethorne Trl, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,388 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.027 acres (1,195 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $374,500 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,729 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Nov 2020 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-09001-0000-00010-14-CONDO |
| Primary APN | 02-09001-0000-00010-14-CONDO |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,388 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1993 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Lot Area | 1,195 sqft (0.027 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 0209001000000010159CONDO |
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| Street Address | 159 FIRETHORNE TRL |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-3176 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: CEDAR TWNHSE |
| Legal Subdivision | CEDARS |
| Legal Block | 9001 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10.14 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 54100 |
159 Firethorne Trl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 FIRETHORNE TRL, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-3176 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INVESTORS BANK |
| Nov 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit INVESTORS BANK |
| Aug 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INVESTORS BANK |
| Jun 9, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · ARM INVESTORS HOME MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201722619 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6965 / 2170 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 159 FIRETHORNE TRL, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-3176 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000023295 |
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| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 7330/2479 |
| Instrument | 2021023295 |
| Name | INVESTORS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MILLBURN, NJ 07041 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 159 FIRETHORNE TRL, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-3176 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000055569 |
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| Date | Nov 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 7270/3138 |
| Instrument | 2020055569 |
| Name | INVESTORS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ISELIN, NJ 08830 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Nov 10, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 159 FIRETHORNE TRL, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-3176 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SIMPLICITY TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000031736 |
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| Date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Book Page | 7146/1280 |
| Instrument | 2019031736 |
| Name | INVESTORS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MILLBURN, NJ 07041 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 159 FIRETHORNE TRL, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-3176 |
| Document Number | 0000022619 |
| Book / Page | 6965 / 2170 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017022619 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,970.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 FIRETHORNE TRL, 159, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-3176 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 FIRETHORNE TRL, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-3176 |
| Document Number | 0000022620 |
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| Date | Jun 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017022620 |
| Name | INVESTORS HOME MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 3.25% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jan 6, 2024 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.25% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 8.25% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Firethorne Trl was $8,729, up 7.5% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Bernards Township |
| Unified School District | Bernards Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $550,200 (+6.4%) Land $175,000 Building $375,200 | $550,200 (+6.4%) Land $175,000 Building $375,200 | |
| 2025 | $8,729.00 (+7.47%) | $517,100 Land $175,000 Building $342,100 | $517,100 Land $175,000 Building $342,100 |
| 2024 | $8,122.00 | ||
| 2023 | $433,300 Land $175,000 Building $258,300 | $433,300 Land $175,000 Building $258,300 | |
| 2022 | $8,317.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Firethorne Trl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 risk around 159 Firethorne Trl 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 - 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 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 138 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
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