Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 280 Hamilton Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,286 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $669,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $14,871 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-01803-0000-00006 |
| Primary APN | 01-01803-0000-00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 2,286 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Street Address | 280 HAMILTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-15 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION |
| Legal Block | 1803 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 38201 |
280 Hamilton Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2012.
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 HAMILTON AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1512 |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012231557 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5903 / 1 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 280 HAMILTON AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0157682235 |
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| Date | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Book Page | 15768/2235 |
| Instrument | 89794 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 26, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Hamilton Ave was $14,871, up 2.7% from the year before.
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 | $337,900 (-) Land $112,300 Building $225,600 | $337,900 (-) Land $112,300 Building $225,600 | |
| 2025 | $14,871.00 (+2.66%) | $337,900 Land $112,300 Building $225,600 | $337,900 Land $112,300 Building $225,600 |
| 2024 | $14,485.00 | ||
| 2023 | $337,900 Land $112,300 Building $225,600 | $337,900 Land $112,300 Building $225,600 | |
| 2022 | $14,188.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 Hamilton Ave 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 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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 280 Hamilton Ave is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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