Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 23 Walnut Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,392 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.574 acres (24,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $189,000 (Jan 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $10,189 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Oct 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00449-02-00021-01 |
| Primary APN | 08-00449-02-00021-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 24,999 sqft (0.574 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 23 WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SOMERSET |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08873-1424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTON FARMS |
| Legal Block | 449.2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21.1 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 54302 |
23 Walnut Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2001.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 WALNUT AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Feb 14, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage GSMPS MTG LO TR 23006-RP1 (CT) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2335 / 86 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 23 WALNUT AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1424 |
| Document Number | 0000015214 |
| Book / Page | 7684 / 413 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615214 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 WALNUT AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1424 |
| Document Number | 0000015214, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Book Page | 7684/413 |
| Instrument | 202615214 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 27, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.23% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 23 WALNUT AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1424 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 WALNUT AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1424 |
| Document Number | 0000026859 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Book Page | 7529/621 |
| Instrument | 2023026859 |
| Name | SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 293 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 23 WALNUT AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1424 |
| Document Number | 0000008464 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 WALNUT AVE SOMERSET NJ 088731424, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1424 |
| Document Number | 0000008464 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2018 |
| Book Page | 007028/001609 |
| Instrument | 8464 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410-8000 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 5, 2048 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 23 WALNUT AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1424 |
| Document Number | 0000009699 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 23 WALNUT AVE #AYE SOMERSET NJ 088731424, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1424 |
| Document Number | 0000009699 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Book Page | 007030/001180 |
| Instrument | 9699 |
| Name | GSMPS MTG LO TR 23006-RP1 (CT) |
|---|---|
| Address | SAINT PAUL, MN 55107 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 Walnut Ave was $10,189, up 7.9% 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 | $585,900 (-) Land $374,800 Building $211,100 | $585,900 (-) Land $374,800 Building $211,100 | |
| 2025 | $10,189.00 (+7.95%) | $585,900 Land $374,800 Building $211,100 | $585,900 Land $374,800 Building $211,100 |
| 2024 | $9,439.00 | ||
| 2023 | $426,900 Land $282,500 Building $144,400 | $426,900 Land $282,500 Building $144,400 | |
| 2022 | $7,681.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 Walnut Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 | 1 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 23 Walnut Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 169 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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