Somerset County and Watchung Borough property record for 27 Orchard Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,855 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Feb 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $22,149 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-04301-0000-00033-02 |
| Primary APN | 21-04301-0000-00033-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,855 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,855 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | S001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 27 ORCHARD RD |
| City | WATCHUNG |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07069-6054 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-R |
| Legal Block | 4301 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33.2 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WATCHUNG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 52300 |
27 Orchard Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2002.
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 ORCHARD RD, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6054 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5115 / 1107 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 27 Orchard Rd was $22,149, up 5.8% 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 | $1,197,800 (+5.56%) Land $417,900 Building $779,900 | $1,197,800 (+5.56%) Land $417,900 Building $779,900 | |
| 2025 | $22,149.00 (+5.76%) | $1,134,700 Land $394,300 Building $740,400 | $1,134,700 Land $394,300 Building $740,400 |
| 2024 | $20,943.00 | ||
| 2023 | $989,200 Land $340,800 Building $648,400 | $989,200 Land $340,800 Building $648,400 | |
| 2022 | $20,180.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27 Orchard 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 | 10 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 27 Orchard 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 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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