Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 159 Phillips Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,468 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,204 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Feb 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,669 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00237-0000-00012 |
| Primary APN | 08-00237-0000-00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,468 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,468 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,204 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 159 PHILLIPS RD |
|---|---|
| City | SOMERSET |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08873-2033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKLIN HILLS SEC 02 |
| Legal Block | 237 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 53200 |
159 Phillips Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1996.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 PHILLIPS RD, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-2033 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2046 / 469 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 159 PHILLIPS RD, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-2033 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000015386 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Book Page | 7438/1045 |
| Instrument | 2022015386 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Phillips Rd was $6,669, up 12.2% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Franklin Township |
| Unified School District | Franklin Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $426,200 (+12.54%) Land $260,100 Building $166,100 | $426,200 (+12.54%) Land $260,100 Building $166,100 | |
| 2025 | $6,669.00 (+12.18%) | $378,700 Land $212,600 Building $166,100 | $378,700 Land $212,600 Building $166,100 |
| 2024 | $5,945.00 | ||
| 2023 | $307,300 Land $193,600 Building $113,700 | $307,300 Land $193,600 Building $113,700 | |
| 2022 | $5,709.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Phillips Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · 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 risk around 159 Phillips Rd is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 57,150 people · EPA ID NJ1808001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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 617 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: Optimum, T-Mobile.
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