159 Runyon Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873 Property Records

Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 159 Runyon Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,284 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,501 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$325,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$7,632 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Line of Credit
Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN08-00265-0000-00011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN08-00265-0000-00011
Alternative APN
  • 080026500011

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,284 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,284 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1952
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1952
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,501 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address159 RUNYON AVE
CitySOMERSET
StateNJ
Zip08873-1946
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR7
Legal SubdivisionJ H THOMPSON
Legal Block265
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Township / Civil DivisionFRANKLIN
Census Block Group5
Census Block5006
Census Tract53200

Owner

Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address159 RUNYON AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1946
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 30, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
LENDAGE LLC
Nov 2, 2020Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
GATEWAY FIRST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 6, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202053656
Deed Book / Page7267 / 2055
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Property Address159 RUNYON AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1946
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 RUNYON AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1946

Mortgage

Document Number0000037116
DateDec 30, 2025
Book Page7658/2079
Instrument2025037116
Lender
NameLENDAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFLINT, MI 48501
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJan 1, 2041
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

November 2020: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Recording DateNov 2, 2020
Property Address159 RUNYON AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1946
Document Number0000053656
Book / Page7267 / 2055
Instrument DateOct 16, 2020
Instrument2020053656
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 5, 2021
Title CompanyWESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,910.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address10 DUNBAR AVE, 10, PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854-5703

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 RUNYON AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1946

Mortgage

Document Number0000053657
DateNov 2, 2020
Instrument2020053657
Lender
NameGATEWAY FIRST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset County
County SubdivisionFranklin Township
Unified School DistrictFranklin Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$483,400 (+11.54%) Land $314,800 Building $168,600$483,400 (+11.54%) Land $314,800 Building $168,600
2025$7,632.00 (+10.18%)$433,400 (+24.61%) Land $264,800 Building $168,600$433,400 (+24.61%) Land $264,800 Building $168,600
2024$6,927.00 (+3.19%)
2023$347,800 Land $232,400 Building $115,400$347,800 Land $232,400 Building $115,400
2022$6,713.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemFRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS
serves 57,150 people · EPA ID NJ1808001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2024
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2021
Monitoring and Reporting9
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 658 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

May also be available: AT&T.

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