Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 285 Maple Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,748 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $605,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $9,636 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Line of Credit Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00476-0000-00017 |
| Primary APN | 08-00476-0000-00017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,748 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 285 MAPLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SOMERSET |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08873-1028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOMERSET HILLS SEC 02 |
| Legal Block | 476 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 53501 |
285 Maple Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2025.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 MAPLE AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PEAPACK PRIVATE BANK AND TRUST |
| Sep 18, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202536389 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7657 / 1033 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043569 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 285 MAPLE AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1028 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 MAPLE AVENUE, FRANKLIN, NJ 07416 |
| Document Number | 0000019094 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Book Page | 7444/62 |
| Instrument | 2022019094 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 298 Months |
| Due | Mar 20, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 285 MAPLE AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1028 |
| Document Number | 0000036389 |
| Book / Page | 7657 / 1033 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025036389 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,238.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 303 WILLOW RUN, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301-8591 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 MAPLE AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1028 |
| Document Number | 0000036390 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025036390 |
| Name | PEAPACK PRIVATE BANK AND TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 285 MAPLE AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1028 |
| Document Number | 0000043569 |
| Book / Page | 7250 / 728 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020043569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,359.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3412 FOREST DR, 3412, SAYLORSBURG, PA 18353-7896 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 MAPLE AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1028 |
| Document Number | 0000043570 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020043570 |
| Name | RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Maple Ave was $9,636, up 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Franklin Township |
| Unified School District | Franklin Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $604,100 (+9.02%) Land $383,900 Building $220,200 | $604,100 (+9.02%) Land $383,900 Building $220,200 | |
| 2025 | $9,636.00 (+5.77%) | $554,100 Land $333,900 Building $220,200 | $554,100 Land $333,900 Building $220,200 |
| 2024 | $9,110.00 | ||
| 2023 | $464,200 Land $297,000 Building $167,200 | $464,200 Land $297,000 Building $167,200 | |
| 2022 | $8,645.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Maple Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 2021.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 11 |
| 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 285 Maple 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 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 - 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 244 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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