Somerset County and Somerville Borough property record for 259 Mountain Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.514 acres (22,385 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $262,500 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $23,148 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-00153-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 18-00153-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 22,385 sqft (0.514 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 121 ft wide |
| Street Address | 259 MOUNTAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08876-1501 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Block | 153 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 50200 |
259 Mountain Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 1998.
Source: Somerset County and Somerville Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 313 ROUTE 206, 10, CHESTER, NJ 07930 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2167 / 409 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Mountain Ave was $23,148, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Somerville Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| Municipality | Somerville Borough |
| Unified School District | Somerville Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $567,500 (-) Land $303,900 Building $263,600 | $567,500 (-) Land $303,900 Building $263,600 | |
| 2025 | $23,148.00 (+3.19%) | $567,500 Land $303,900 Building $263,600 | $567,500 Land $303,900 Building $263,600 |
| 2024 | $22,433.00 | ||
| 2023 | $567,500 Land $303,900 Building $263,600 | $567,500 Land $303,900 Building $263,600 | |
| 2022 | $21,343.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 Mountain Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 34 (1999–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 34 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 259 Mountain Ave 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 - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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