Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 188 Dickens Ct, Somerset, NJ 08873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,236 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,097 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $204,650 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $7,168 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00424-04-00188 |
| Primary APN | 08-00424-04-00188 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,236 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,097 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 72 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Street Address | 188 DICKENS CT |
|---|---|
| City | SOMERSET |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08873-4844 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CR |
| Legal Subdivision | QUAIL BROOK-PHASE VI-A SEC 01 |
| Legal Block | 424.4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 188 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 53105 |
188 Dickens Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2011.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 188 DICKENS CT, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-4844 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5200 / 1611 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000030450 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 188 Dickens Ct was $7,168, up 10.4% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Franklin Township |
| Unified School District | Franklin Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $432,200 (+4.85%) Land $210,000 Building $222,200 | $432,200 (+4.85%) Land $210,000 Building $222,200 | |
| 2025 | $7,168.00 (+10.41%) | $412,200 Land $190,000 Building $222,200 | $412,200 Land $190,000 Building $222,200 |
| 2024 | $6,492.00 | ||
| 2023 | $327,100 Land $160,000 Building $167,100 | $327,100 Land $160,000 Building $167,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,647.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 188 Dickens Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2023 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 188 Dickens Ct 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% 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 | FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 57,150 people · EPA ID NJ1808001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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 226 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 |
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