Somerset County and Watchung Borough property record for 180 Hillcrest Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,048 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $13,344 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-04301-0000-00022 |
| Primary APN | 21-04301-0000-00022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,048 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,048 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft |
| Street Address | 180 HILLCREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATCHUNG |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07069-6006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-R |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: OID 43 18.B1 |
| Legal Block | 4301 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WATCHUNG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 52300 |
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 180 HILLCREST RD, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 180 HILLCREST RD, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6006 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000004296 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Book Page | 6938/1240 |
| Instrument | 2017004296 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| Municipality | Watchung Borough |
| Elementary School District | Watchung Borough School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Watchung Hills Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $725,600 (+6.14%) Land $349,500 Building $376,100 | $725,600 (+6.14%) Land $349,500 Building $376,100 | |
| 2025 | $13,344.00 (+6.74%) | $683,600 (+15.98%) Land $326,500 Building $357,100 | $683,600 (+15.98%) Land $326,500 Building $357,100 |
| 2024 | $12,501.00 (+5.17%) | ||
| 2023 | $589,400 Land $276,700 Building $312,700 | $589,400 Land $276,700 Building $312,700 | |
| 2022 | $11,887.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | 0.02% 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 - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 124 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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