Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 243 Potomac Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 950 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.007 acres (294 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $122,000 (Mar 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $5,251 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-08701-0000-00261-0000-CONDO |
| Primary APN | 02-08701-0000-00261-0000-CONDO |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 950 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 294 sqft (0.007 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 020018201003200000CONDO |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 243 POTOMAC DR |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-3122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: L 261.01 C-GAR |
| Legal Subdivision | MADISON VILLAGE CONDO BLDG 84 |
| Legal Block | 8701 |
| Legal Lot Number | 261 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 52603 |
243 Potomac Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1995.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 POTOMAC DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-3122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 18, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2000 / 385 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Potomac Dr was $5,251, up 6.5% 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 | $338,200 (+8.71%) Land $140,000 Building $198,200 | $338,200 (+8.71%) Land $140,000 Building $198,200 | |
| 2025 | $5,251.00 (+6.49%) | $311,100 Land $140,000 Building $171,100 | $311,100 Land $140,000 Building $171,100 |
| 2024 | $4,931.00 | ||
| 2023 | $263,000 Land $127,700 Building $135,300 | $263,000 Land $127,700 Building $135,300 | |
| 2022 | $4,868.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 243 Potomac Dr 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 3, 2025
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 243 Potomac Dr 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 70 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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