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261 River Bend Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 Property Records

Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 261 River Bend Rd, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 · Last verified July 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,206 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.275 acres (11,979 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$960,000 (Jan 2025)
Tax Bill$11,856 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Mortgage
Nov 2023 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN01-01002-0000-00072

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01-01002-0000-00072
Alternative APN
  • 010100200072

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,206 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area11,979 sqft (0.275 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 RIVER BEND RD
CityBERKELEY HEIGHTS
StateNJ
Zip07922-1843
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionADDITIONAL LOTS: 65 6-42
Legal SubdivisionBERKELEY GARDENS SEC 3
Legal Block1002
Legal Lot Number72
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY HEIGHTS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract38202

Owner

Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records · APN 01-01002-0000-00072

Assessment roll updated July 8, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address261 RIVER BEND RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1843
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 28, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BAYSHORE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC
Nov 29, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC
Nov 29, 2023Deed, Transfer
STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY
Mar 11, 2022Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 09, 2021Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
REALKNIGHT INVESTMENT PROPERTIES LL

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 27, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 27, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 11, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202543726
Deed Book / Page6570 / 221
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Property Address261 RIVER BEND RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1843
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2026
Title CompanyTWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address261 RIVER BEND RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1843

Mortgage

Document Number0157532023
DateJan 28, 2026
Book Page15753/2023
Instrument87992
Lender
NameBAYSHORE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressEDGEWOOD, MD 21040
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2056

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Property Address261 RIVER BEND RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1843
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2023
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address261 RIVER BEND RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1843

Mortgage

Document Number0154392792
DateNov 29, 2023
Book Page15439/2792
Instrument58842
Lender
NameVELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTHOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

November 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateNov 29, 2023
Property Address261 RIVER BEND RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1843
Document Number0065292670
Book / Page6529 / 2670
Instrument DateNov 28, 2023
Instrument34006
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2023
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address261 RIVER BEND RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1843

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address261 RIVER BEND RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1843

March 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateMar 11, 2022
Property Address261 RIVER BEND RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1843
Document Number0064552060
Book / Page6455 / 2060
Instrument DateFeb 21, 2022
Instrument15833
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 06, 2022
Title CompanySUNRISE TITLE SERVICES INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$6,775.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2183C MORRIS AVE, 2183C, UNION, NJ 07083-5908

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address261 RIVER BEND RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1843

Mortgage

Document Number0000033619
DateMar 11, 2022
Instrument33619
Lender
NameABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2052

July 2021: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateJul 09, 2021
Property Address261 RIVER BEND RD, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1843
Document Number0064202480
Book / Page6420 / 2480
Instrument DateJun 29, 2021
Instrument6727
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 28, 2021
Title CompanyRMS TITLE SERVICES LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,589.40
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address60 SILVER LAKE DR, 60, SUMMIT, NJ 07901-3252

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2 WINDING HILL DR, HACKETTSTOWN, NJ 07840-5671

Mortgage

Document Number16206
DateJul 09, 2021
Instrument16206
Lender
NameREALKNIGHT INVESTMENT PROPERTIES LL
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate9%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records · Assessment roll updated July 8, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion County
County SubdivisionBerkeley Heights Township
Unified School DistrictBerkeley Heights Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$305,200 (+13.29%) Land $150,400 Building $154,800$305,200 (+13.29%) Land $150,400 Building $154,800
2025$11,856.00 (+2.66%)$269,400 (-) Land $150,400 Building $119,000$269,400 (-) Land $150,400 Building $119,000
2024$11,549.00 (+2.1%)
2023$269,400 (-) Land $150,400 Building $119,000$269,400 (-) Land $150,400 Building $119,000
2022$11,312.00 (+0.55%)$269,400 Land $150,400 Building $119,000$269,400 Land $150,400 Building $119,000
2021$11,250.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Union County (34039C), updated September 24, 2020 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
Flood HazardHigh
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
Special Flood Hazard AreaYes
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired (federally backed mortgages)
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 5% of the US · above 12% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodLess than 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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