Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 161 Washington St, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,900 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,985 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $465,000 (Jul 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $10,756 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-00610-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 01-00610-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,985 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Street Address | 161 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1060 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY HEIGHTS IMPROV CO |
| Legal Block | 610 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 38202 |
161 Washington St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2009.
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 WASHINGTON ST, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1060 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009206774 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5772 / 993 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Washington St was $10,756, up 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Berkeley Heights Township |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Heights Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $244,400 (-) Land $117,200 Building $127,200 | $244,400 (-) Land $117,200 Building $127,200 | |
| 2025 | $10,756.00 (+2.66%) | $244,400 Land $117,200 Building $127,200 | $244,400 Land $117,200 Building $127,200 |
| 2024 | $10,477.00 | ||
| 2023 | $244,400 Land $117,200 Building $127,200 | $244,400 Land $117,200 Building $127,200 | |
| 2022 | $10,262.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Washington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2006.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · 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 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2006–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 161 Washington St 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 94% of the US · lower than 83% 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 | 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 239 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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