Somerset County and North Plainfield Borough property record for 159 Mountain Ave, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,506 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,449 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-00005-0000-00011 |
| Primary APN | 14-00005-0000-00011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,506 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,506 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,148 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Account Number | S001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 MOUNTAIN AVE |
| City | NORTH PLAINFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07060-4422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH PLAINFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 52001 |
159 Mountain Ave, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Somerset County and North Plainfield Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 7095, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-0799 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Mountain Ave was $10,449, up 6.9% 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 | $230,000 (-) Land $100,000 Building $130,000 | $230,000 (-) Land $100,000 Building $130,000 | |
| 2025 | $10,449.00 (+6.92%) Veteran's exemption | $230,000 Land $100,000 Building $130,000 | $230,000 Land $100,000 Building $130,000 |
| 2024 | $9,773.00 | ||
| 2023 | $230,000 Land $100,000 Building $130,000 | $230,000 Land $100,000 Building $130,000 | |
| 2022 | $9,136.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Mountain Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 44 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 44 (1993–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 44 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Mountain 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 575 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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