Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 261 Emerson Ln, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,543 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,985 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $655,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $16,429 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-02801-0000-00069 |
| Primary APN | 01-02801-0000-00069 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,543 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,985 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 261 EMERSON LN |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-2412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 273 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | STONEWALL ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 2801 |
| Legal Lot Number | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 38202 |
261 Emerson Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2016.
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 EMERSON LN, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6115 / 487 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 261 EMERSON LN, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2412 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | MAIN STREET TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0148122821 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Book Page | 14812/2821 |
| Instrument | 703346 |
| Name | NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Emerson Ln was $16,429, up 2.7% from the year before.
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 | $373,300 (-) Land $143,800 Building $229,500 | $373,300 (-) Land $143,800 Building $229,500 | |
| 2025 | $16,429.00 (+2.66%) | $373,300 Land $143,800 Building $229,500 | $373,300 Land $143,800 Building $229,500 |
| 2024 | $16,003.00 | ||
| 2023 | $354,000 Land $143,800 Building $210,200 | $354,000 Land $143,800 Building $210,200 | |
| 2022 | $14,864.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Emerson Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
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 261 Emerson Ln 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 - 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 149 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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