162 Opossum Rd, Skillman, NJ 08558 Property Records

Somerset County and Montgomery Township property record for 162 Opossum Rd, Skillman, NJ 08558

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,008 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size1.6 acres (69,696 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$420,000 (Dec 2009)
Tax Bill$13,959 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-19001-0000-00019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-19001-0000-00019
Alternative APNs
  • 131900100019
  • 00001787

Interior

Building Area2,008 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Lot Area69,696 sqft
Lot Dimensions484 ft deep x 150 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number00001787
Street Address162 OPOSSUM RD
CitySKILLMAN
StateNJ
Zip08558-1717
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal Block19001
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Township / Civil DivisionMONTGOMERY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract54202

Owner

162 Opossum Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2023.

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

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address162 OPOSSUM RD, SKILLMAN, NJ 08558-1717
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Living Trust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 14, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 14, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200967847
Deed Book / Page6286 / 1622
Last Transfer DateMar 14, 2023
Transfer Doc0000007839
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Recording DateMar 29, 2023
Property Address162 OPOSSUM RD, SKILLMAN, NJ 08558-1717
Document Number0000007839
Book / Page7498 / 3897
Instrument DateMar 14, 2023
Instrument2023007839
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address162 OPOSSUM RD, SKILLMAN, NJ 08558-1717

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address162 OPOSSUM RD, SKILLMAN, NJ 08558-1717

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 162 Opossum Rd was $13,959, up 1.8% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset County
County SubdivisionMontgomery Township
Unified School DistrictMontgomery Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$400,100 (-) Land $247,800 Building $152,300$400,100 (-) Land $247,800 Building $152,300
2025$13,959.00 (+1.84%)$400,100 Land $247,800 Building $152,300$400,100 Land $247,800 Building $152,300
2024$13,707.00
2023$400,100 Land $247,800 Building $152,300$400,100 Land $247,800 Building $152,300
2022$12,891.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 162 Opossum Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.

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
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2021)
Most Recent ClaimSep 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 162 Opossum Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: Brightspeed.

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