Somerset County and Somerville Borough property record for 280 W Summit St, Somerville, NJ 08876
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,802 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 2.47 acres (107,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $725,000 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $33,297 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-00140-0000-00008 |
| Primary APN | 18-00140-0000-00008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,802 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Lot Area | 107,998 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 400 ft deep x 270 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 280 W SUMMIT ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08876-1440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND/SOMERVILLE SOMERSET CO |
| Legal Block | 140 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 50100 |
280 W Summit St is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2013.
Source: Somerset County and Somerville Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 177 W HIGH ST, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876-1817 |
| 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 | Jul 2, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5007 / 1386 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021040 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 280 W Summit St was $33,297, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Somerville Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| Municipality | Somerville Borough |
| Unified School District | Somerville Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $803,000 (-1.63%) Land $367,900 Building $435,100 | $803,000 (-1.63%) Land $367,900 Building $435,100 | |
| 2025 | $33,297.00 (+3.19%) | $816,300 Land $367,900 Building $448,400 | $816,300 Land $367,900 Building $448,400 |
| 2024 | $32,268.00 | ||
| 2023 | $816,300 Land $367,900 Building $448,400 | $816,300 Land $367,900 Building $448,400 | |
| 2022 | $30,701.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 W Summit St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1996–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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 W Summit St 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 83% 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 - 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 286 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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