Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 251 Plainfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,620 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.358 acres (15,594 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Oct 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $11,425 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-00615-0000-00006 |
| Primary APN | 01-00615-0000-00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,620 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 15,594 sqft (0.358 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 251 PLAINFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 104 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY/BERKELEY HEIGHTS ASSO |
| Legal Block | 615 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 38202 |
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200086270 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5032 / 63 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 251 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1427 |
| Document Number | 0143030269 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 251 PLAINFIELD AVE BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079221427, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1427 |
| Document Number | 0143030269 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Book Page | 014303/000269 |
| Instrument | 643358 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Address | ROANOKE, VA 24019 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $259,600 (-) Land $103,300 Building $156,300 | $259,600 (-) Land $103,300 Building $156,300 | |
| 2025 | $11,425.00 (+2.66%) | $259,600 (-) Land $103,300 Building $156,300 | $259,600 (-) Land $103,300 Building $156,300 |
| 2024 | $11,129.00 (+2.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $259,600 Land $103,300 Building $156,300 | $259,600 Land $103,300 Building $156,300 | |
| 2022 | $10,900.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1987–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 87% 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 | 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 211 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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