Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 272 Plainfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,497 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $8,842 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-01301-0000-00028 |
| Primary APN | 01-01301-0000-00028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,497 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,497 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 272 PLAINFIELD AVE |
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| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 180 15 |
| Legal Block | 1301 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 38201 |
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records · APN 01-01301-0000-00028
Assessment roll updated July 8, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 272 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1438 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199630809 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4418 / 300 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 01, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0044180300 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records · Assessment roll updated July 8, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Berkeley Heights Township |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Heights Township School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $200,900 (-) Land $97,800 Building $103,100 | $200,900 (-) Land $97,800 Building $103,100 | |
| 2025 | $8,842.00 (+2.66%) | $200,900 (-) Land $97,800 Building $103,100 | $200,900 (-) Land $97,800 Building $103,100 |
| 2024 | $8,613.00 (+2.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $200,900 Land $97,800 Building $103,100 | $200,900 Land $97,800 Building $103,100 | |
| 2022 | $8,435.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 24, 2020 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 50 units insured incl. 40 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 87% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 211 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS private · serves 217,230 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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