Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 159 Walnut Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,452 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.507 acres (22,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $703,550 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $11,592 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00425-03-00015-02 |
| Primary APN | 08-00425-03-00015-02 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 2,452 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,452 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 22,098 sqft (0.507 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 221 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 0800425010001502 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 WALNUT AVE |
| City | SOMERSET |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08873-1563 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOLZHEIMER PROP |
| Legal Block | 425.3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15.2 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 54302 |
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 WALNUT AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1563 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2024 | Deed, Transfer GUIDANCE RESIDENTIAL LLC |
| Mar 7, 2023 | Executor's Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
| Nov 2, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202411520 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7557 / 667 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014537 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2024 |
| Property Address | 159 WALNUT AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1563 |
| Document Number | 0000011520 |
| Book / Page | 7557 / 667 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024011520 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,287.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 WALNUT AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1563 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 WALNUT AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1563 |
| Document Number | 0000011521 |
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| Date | May 13, 2024 |
| Book Page | 7557/672 |
| Instrument | 2024011521 |
| Name | GUIDANCE RESIDENTIAL LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | RESTON, VA 20190 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 WALNUT AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1563 |
| Document Number | 0000005790 |
| Book / Page | 7495 / 3457 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005790 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | INSIGHT TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,027.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 CENTRAL AVE, FRANKLIN PARK, NJ 08823-1250 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 WALNUT AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1563 |
| Document Number | 0000005791 |
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| Date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023005791 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 159 WALNUT AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1563 |
| Document Number | 0070840657 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 WALNUT AVE SOMERSET NJ 088731563, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1563 |
| Document Number | 0070840657 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Book Page | 007084/000657 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 15, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $666,600 (-) Land $372,200 Building $294,400 | $666,600 (-) Land $372,200 Building $294,400 | |
| 2025 | $11,592.00 (+11.16%) | $666,600 (+46.02%) Land $372,200 Building $294,400 | $666,600 (+46.02%) Land $372,200 Building $294,400 |
| 2024 | $10,428.00 (+25.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $456,500 Land $281,200 Building $175,300 | $456,500 Land $281,200 Building $175,300 | |
| 2022 | $8,284.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 125 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 |
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