Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 161 S Maple Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,551 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 1.58 acres (69,260 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $620,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $14,419 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-01602-0000-00013 |
| Primary APN | 02-01602-0000-00013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,551 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 69,260 sqft |
| Old Parcel Number | 0200086000000008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 161 S MAPLE AVE |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-1215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Block | 1602 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 52400 |
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 S MAPLE AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 19, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201846954 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7090 / 581 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004144 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Property Address | 161 S MAPLE AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1215 |
| Document Number | 0000004144 |
| Book / Page | 7545 / 2066 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024004144 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 S MAPLE AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1215 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 161 S MAPLE AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1215 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 161 S MAPLE AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1215 |
| Document Number | 0000046954 |
| Book / Page | 7090 / 0581 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018046954 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,511.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 27 DOGWOOD TER, 27, MILLINGTON, NJ 07946-1929 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 161 S MAPLE AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1215 |
| Document Number | 0000046956 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018046956 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
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 | $925,100 (+8.3%) Land $416,700 Building $508,400 | $925,100 (+8.3%) Land $416,700 Building $508,400 | |
| 2025 | $14,419.00 (+2.3%) | $854,200 (+14.53%) Land $397,700 Building $456,500 | $854,200 (+14.53%) Land $397,700 Building $456,500 |
| 2024 | $14,095.00 (-1.43%) | ||
| 2023 | $745,800 (+4.88%) Land $369,200 Building $376,600 | $745,800 (+4.88%) Land $369,200 Building $376,600 | |
| 2022 | $14,300.00 | $711,100 Land $369,200 Building $341,900 | $711,100 Land $369,200 Building $341,900 |
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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1999–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · river or lake flooding |
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 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 211 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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