Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 278 Plainfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,497 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.291 acres (12,676 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $407,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $9,048 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-01301-0000-00027 |
| Primary APN | 01-01301-0000-00027 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12,676 sqft (0.291 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 180 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 278 PLAINFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-15 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION |
| Legal Block | 1301 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| 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, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1438 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Jul 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014255108 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6025 / 930 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0060250925 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 278 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1438 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0147822726 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 14782/2726 |
| Instrument | 700385 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 132 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 278 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1438 |
| Document Number | 0144722729 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | TITLE SOURCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 278 PLAINFIELD AVE BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079221438, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1438 |
| Document Number | 0144722729 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Book Page | 014472/002729 |
| Instrument | 660733 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 31, 2033 |
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 | $205,600 (-) Land $107,400 Building $98,200 | $205,600 (-) Land $107,400 Building $98,200 | |
| 2025 | $9,048.00 (+2.65%) | $205,600 (-) Land $107,400 Building $98,200 | $205,600 (-) Land $107,400 Building $98,200 |
| 2024 | $8,814.00 (+2.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $205,600 Land $107,400 Building $98,200 | $205,600 Land $107,400 Building $98,200 | |
| 2022 | $8,633.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 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 211 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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