Monmouth County and Howell Township property record for 26 Bernard Dr, Howell, NJ 07731
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,978 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,024 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $331,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $10,682 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-00079-0000-00063-12 |
| Primary APN | 21-00079-0000-00063-12 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,978 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 989 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,024 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 232 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 03944111 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 BERNARD DR |
| City | HOWELL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07731-1964 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRIENDSHIP ESTATES SEC 07 |
| Legal Block | 79 |
| Legal Lot Number | 63.12 |
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HOWELL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 811304 |
26 Bernard Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2005.
Source: Monmouth County and Howell Township records, as of July 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 BERNARD DR, HOWELL, NJ 07731-1964 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8433 / 1823 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Property Address | 26 BERNARD DR, HOWELL, NJ 07731-1964 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0095300219 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 9530/219 |
| Instrument | 2021113077 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Bernard Dr was $10,682, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Monmouth County and Howell Township assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth County |
| County Subdivision | Howell Township |
| Secondary School District | Freehold Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Howell Township School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $643,100 (+3.61%) Land $379,200 Building $263,900 | $643,100 (+3.61%) Land $379,200 Building $263,900 | |
| 2025 | $10,682.00 (+3.43%) | $620,700 Land $359,200 Building $261,500 | $620,700 Land $359,200 Building $261,500 |
| 2024 | $10,328.00 | ||
| 2023 | $534,900 Land $284,200 Building $250,700 | $534,900 Land $284,200 Building $250,700 | |
| 2022 | $8,918.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Bernard Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2019.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · other causes |
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 26 Bernard Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 - COASTAL NORTH private · serves 377,613 people · EPA ID NJ1345001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Sep 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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