Somerset County and Montgomery Township property record for 261 Opossum Rd, Skillman, NJ 08558
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,311 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 1.71 acres (74,923 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,837 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-28001-0000-00010 |
| Primary APN | 13-28001-0000-00010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,311 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,311 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 74,923 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Account Number | 00002345 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 OPOSSUM RD |
| City | SKILLMAN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08558-2605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 28001 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MONTGOMERY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 54202 |
261 Opossum Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2014.
Source: Somerset County and Montgomery Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 OPOSSUM RD, SKILLMAN, NJ 08558-2605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003612 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Opossum Rd was $14,837, up 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Montgomery Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Montgomery Township |
| Unified School District | Montgomery Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $425,000 (-) Land $265,000 Building $160,000 | $425,000 (-) Land $265,000 Building $160,000 | |
| 2025 | $14,837.00 (+1.84%) | $425,000 Land $265,000 Building $160,000 | $425,000 Land $265,000 Building $160,000 |
| 2024 | $14,569.00 | ||
| 2023 | $425,000 Land $265,000 Building $160,000 | $425,000 Land $265,000 Building $160,000 | |
| 2022 | $13,697.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Opossum Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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 Opossum Rd 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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