Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 178 Galloping Hill Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,853 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.96 acres (41,818 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,135,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $19,969 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-05303-0000-00007 |
| Primary APN | 02-05303-0000-00007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,853 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 41,818 sqft (0.96 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 0200142000000007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 GALLOPING HILL RD |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-2441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Subdivision | CEDAR KNOLL SEC 02 |
| Legal Block | 5303 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 54100 |
178 Galloping Hill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 GALLOPING HILL RD, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2021 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ALLY CAPITAL CORP |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ATLANTIC HOME LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202142449 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7361 / 3056 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 178 GALLOPING HILL RD, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2441 |
| Document Number | 0000042449 |
| Book / Page | 7361 / 3056 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021042449 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | RIDGE TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $11,208.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 19 TUPELO RD, 19, HILTON HEAD, SC 29928-5911 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 GALLOPING HILL RD, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2441 |
| Document Number | 0000042450 |
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| Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021042450 |
| Name | ALLY CAPITAL CORP |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 178 GALLOPING HILL RD, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2441 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000041896 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 7247/2249 |
| Instrument | 2020041896 |
| Name | ATLANTIC HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Galloping Hill Rd was $19,969, down 0.6% from the year before.
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 | $669,200 (-43.43%) Land $419,200 Building $250,000 | $669,200 (-43.43%) Land $419,200 Building $250,000 | |
| 2025 | $19,969.00 (-0.56%) | $1,183,000 Land $399,200 Building $783,800 | $1,183,000 Land $399,200 Building $783,800 |
| 2024 | $20,081.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,095,100 Land $369,200 Building $725,900 | $1,095,100 Land $369,200 Building $725,900 | |
| 2022 | $20,081.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 Galloping Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1999–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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 178 Galloping Hill Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 138 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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