Somerset County and Montgomery Township property record for 198 Opossum Rd, Skillman, NJ 08558
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,528 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.85 acres (37,026 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $11,695 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-27001-0000-00016 |
| Primary APN | 13-27001-0000-00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,528 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 37,026 sqft (0.85 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 184 ft deep x 192 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00002290 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 OPOSSUM RD |
| City | SKILLMAN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08558-2602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 27001 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTGOMERY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 54202 |
198 Opossum Rd is owned by a company that bought it in March 2017.
Source: Somerset County and Montgomery Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 OPOSSUM RD, SKILLMAN, NJ 08558-2602 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201710799 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6947 / 873 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010799 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 198 Opossum Rd was $11,695, up 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Montgomery Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Montgomery Township |
| Unified School District | Montgomery Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $335,000 (-) Land $200,000 Building $135,000 | $335,000 (-) Land $200,000 Building $135,000 | |
| 2025 | $11,695.00 (+1.85%) | $335,000 Land $200,000 Building $135,000 | $335,000 Land $200,000 Building $135,000 |
| 2024 | $11,483.00 | ||
| 2023 | $335,000 (-) Land $200,000 Building $135,000 | $335,000 (-) Land $200,000 Building $135,000 | |
| 2022 | $10,797.00 | $335,000 Land $200,000 Building $135,000 | $335,000 Land $200,000 Building $135,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 198 Opossum Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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 risk around 198 Opossum Rd 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 93% of the US · lower than 81% 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 - 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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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