Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 20 Dorset Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,531 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,985 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Jul 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $18,172 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Line of Credit Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-02106-0000-00022 |
| Primary APN | 01-02106-0000-00022 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,531 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,985 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 20 DORSET RD |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-2005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 200 3-115 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPRING RDG SEC 3-A |
| Legal Block | 2106 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 38201 |
20 Dorset Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1987.
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 DORSET RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| May 30, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3512 / 678 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 20 DORSET RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2005 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 DORSET RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2005 |
| Document Number | 0153242268 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2023 |
| Book Page | 15324/2268 |
| Instrument | 47810 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 479 Months |
| Due | Dec 20, 2062 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 20 DORSET RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2005 |
| Document Number | 0064772933 |
| Book / Page | 6477 / 2933 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 21534 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | EVIDENT TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $16,556.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 60 HARVEY CEDAR WAY, 60, WARETOWN, NJ 08758-2734 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 DORSET RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2005 |
| Document Number | 0000041933 |
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| Date | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 41933 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 20 DORSET RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2005 |
| Document Number | 0144650742 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 DORSET RD BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079222005, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2005 |
| Document Number | 0144650742 |
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| Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Book Page | 014465/000742 |
| Instrument | 659774 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 10, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Dorset Rd was $18,172, up 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Berkeley Heights Township |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Heights Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $412,900 (-) Land $190,600 Building $222,300 | $412,900 (-) Land $190,600 Building $222,300 | |
| 2025 | $18,172.00 (+2.66%) | $412,900 Land $190,600 Building $222,300 | $412,900 Land $190,600 Building $222,300 |
| 2024 | $17,701.00 | ||
| 2023 | $412,900 Land $190,600 Building $222,300 | $412,900 Land $190,600 Building $222,300 | |
| 2022 | $17,337.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Dorset Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · 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 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 50 units insured incl. 40 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 20 Dorset 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 96% of the US · lower than 89% 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 - 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 257 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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