25 Benedict Cres, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 Property Records

Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 25 Benedict Cres, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,711 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size	0.134 acres (5,837 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$750,000 (Feb 2019)
Tax Bill	$15,893 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`02-09903-0000-00007`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`02-09903-0000-00007`
Alternative APNs	`0200173002400007` `02001732400007`

Interior

Building Area	2,711 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1999
Effective Year Built	Effective 1999
Lot Area	5,837 sqft (0.134 acres)

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	02001732400007
Street Address	25 BENEDICT CRES
City	BASKING RIDGE
State	NJ
Zip	07920-4910
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PRD5
Legal Description	ADDITIONAL LOTS: CANTERBURY
Legal Subdivision	HILLS AMHERTS MEWS SEC 08
Legal Block	9903
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	SOMERSET NJ
Township / Civil Division	BERNARDS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	52605

Owner

Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	25 BENEDICT CRES, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-4910
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 12, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Feb 4, 2019	Deed, Transfer · ARM WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 4, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 4, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 13, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20193888
Deed Book / Page	7098 / 794
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 10, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	0000039671
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SOMERSET NJ
Property Address	25 BENEDICT CRES, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-4910
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 16, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000016431
Date	Mar 12, 2021
Book Page	7319/919
Instrument	2021016431

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

February 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SOMERSET NJ
Recording Date	Feb 4, 2019
Property Address	25 BENEDICT CRES, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-4910
Document Number	0000003888
Book / Page	7098 / 0794
Map Reference	MAP 3312
Instrument Date	Jan 23, 2019
Instrument	2019003888
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 5, 2021
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$6,775.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	18 HANSOM RD, 18, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2973

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	25 BENEDICT CRES, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-4910

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003889
Date	Feb 4, 2019
Instrument	2019003889

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.75%
Type Change Date	Feb 1, 2026
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	5.75%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	8.75%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Somerset County
County Subdivision	Bernards Township
Unified School District	Bernards Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$991,100 (+5.27%) Land $295,700 Building $695,400	$991,100 (+5.27%) Land $295,700 Building $695,400
2025	$15,893.00 (+9.45%)	$941,500 (+20.37%) Land $295,700 Building $645,800	$941,500 (+20.37%) Land $295,700 Building $645,800
2024	$14,521.00 (-3.77%)
2023		$782,200 Land $259,000 Building $523,200	$782,200 Land $259,000 Building $523,200
2022	$15,090.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	2 in force

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 166 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	940 / 35
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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