Somerset County and Watchung Borough property record for 26 Forest Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,573 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $430,000 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $14,505 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-04006-0000-00024 |
| Primary APN | 21-04006-0000-00024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,573 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | S001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 FOREST DR |
| City | WATCHUNG |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07069-6016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLCREST MANOR SEC 03-A |
| Legal Block | 4006 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WATCHUNG |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 52300 |
26 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2002.
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 FOREST DR, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5095 / 2973 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Forest Dr was $14,505, up 6.8% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| Municipality | Watchung Borough |
| Elementary School District | Watchung Borough School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Watchung Hills Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $788,800 (+6.15%) Land $395,000 Building $393,800 | $788,800 (+6.15%) Land $395,000 Building $393,800 | |
| 2025 | $14,505.00 (+6.78%) | $743,100 Land $369,200 Building $373,900 | $743,100 Land $369,200 Building $373,900 |
| 2024 | $13,584.00 | ||
| 2023 | $640,000 Land $322,300 Building $317,700 | $640,000 Land $322,300 Building $317,700 | |
| 2022 | $12,898.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1978–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 26 Forest 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 - 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 124 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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