Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 221 Plainfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,780 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.424 acres (18,469 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,152,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $19,021 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-00615-0000-00002-01 |
| Primary APN | 01-00615-0000-00002-01 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,780 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 18,469 sqft (0.424 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 168 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 01006150000000021 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 221 PLAINFIELD AVE |
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-15 |
| Legal Block | 615 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.1 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 38202 |
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CHARLES ALBERTO |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202437392 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6543 / 660 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 221 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1427 |
| Document Number | 0065430660 |
| Book / Page | 6543 / 660 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 37392 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2024 |
| Title Company | SUBURBAN TITLE EXAMINERS INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $22,934.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1427 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1427 |
| Document Number | 0000064349 |
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| Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 64349 |
| Name | CHARLES ALBERTO |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 221 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1427 |
| Document Number | 0147962757 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 221 PLAINFIELD AVE BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079221427, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1427 |
| Document Number | 0147962757 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 014796/002757 |
| Instrument | 701706 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 20, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.62% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 221 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1427 |
| Document Number | 0144752028 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 221 PLAINFIELD AVE BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079221427, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1427 |
| Document Number | 0144752028 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Book Page | 014475/002028 |
| Instrument | 660940 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 5, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $432,200 (-) Land $125,400 Building $306,800 | $432,200 (-) Land $125,400 Building $306,800 | |
| 2025 | $19,021.00 (+2.66%) | $432,200 (-) Land $125,400 Building $306,800 | $432,200 (-) Land $125,400 Building $306,800 |
| 2024 | $18,528.00 (+2.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $432,200 Land $125,400 Building $306,800 | $432,200 Land $125,400 Building $306,800 | |
| 2022 | $18,148.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1987–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 28 |
| 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.
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 | 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 211 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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