Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 236 Garfield St, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,668 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $635,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $8,512 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-00201-0000-00008 |
| Primary APN | 01-00201-0000-00008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,668 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,668 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 236 GARFIELD ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1157 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY HEIGHTS IMPROV CO |
| Legal Block | 201 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 38202 |
236 Garfield St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 236 GARFIELD ST, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1157 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| May 16, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · ARM PENTAGON FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202225522 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6494 / 2649 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 236 GARFIELD ST, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1157 |
| Document Number | 0064942649 |
| Book / Page | 6494 / 2649 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 25522 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | SIMPLICITY TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,556.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 OVERHILL WAY, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2649 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 236 GARFIELD ST, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1157 |
| Document Number | 0000047137 |
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| Date | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 47137 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 236 GARFIELD ST, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1157 |
| Document Number | 0062630087 |
| Book / Page | 6263 / 0087 |
| Map Reference | MAP66A |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 299944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | NRT TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,631.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 236 GARFIELD ST, 236, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1157 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 236 GARFIELD ST, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1157 |
| Document Number | 0000657368 |
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| Date | May 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 657368 |
| Name | PENTAGON FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | ARM |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.75% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.75% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 236 Garfield St was $8,512, 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 | $193,400 (-) Land $108,600 Building $84,800 | $193,400 (-) Land $108,600 Building $84,800 | |
| 2025 | $8,512.00 (+2.67%) | $193,400 Land $108,600 Building $84,800 | $193,400 Land $108,600 Building $84,800 |
| 2024 | $8,291.00 | ||
| 2023 | $193,400 Land $108,600 Building $84,800 | $193,400 Land $108,600 Building $84,800 | |
| 2022 | $8,120.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 236 Garfield St 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 24, 2020 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2006–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 236 Garfield St is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 239 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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