Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 24 Forest Trl, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,758 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $910,081 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $12,577 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-02904-0000-00020 |
| Primary APN | 02-02904-0000-00020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,758 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 0200115000000019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 24 FOREST TRL |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-1505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Block | 2904 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 52400 |
24 Forest Trl is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2024.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24 FOREST AVE, BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807-3720 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20245491 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7547 / 2486 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018989 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 24 Forest Trl was $12,577, up 0.8% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Bernards Township |
| Unified School District | Bernards Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $772,300 (+3.65%) Land $393,800 Building $378,500 | $772,300 (+3.65%) Land $393,800 Building $378,500 | |
| 2025 | $12,577.00 (+0.83%) | $745,100 Land $393,800 Building $351,300 | $745,100 Land $393,800 Building $351,300 |
| 2024 | $12,474.00 | ||
| 2023 | $655,800 Land $360,700 Building $295,100 | $655,800 Land $360,700 Building $295,100 | |
| 2022 | $12,289.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 24 Forest Trl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1999–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · river or lake flooding |
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 24 Forest Trl 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 132 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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