Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 288 Emerson Ln, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,215 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.328 acres (14,290 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,621 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-02901-0000-00001-28 |
| Primary APN | 01-02901-0000-00001-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,215 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 14,290 sqft (0.328 acres) |
| Street Address | 288 EMERSON LN |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-2354 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 271 28-28 |
| Legal Subdivision | FREE ACRES |
| Legal Block | 2901 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.28 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 38202 |
288 Emerson Ln, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 210 EMERSON LN, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2456 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 288 EMERSON LN, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2354 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 EMERSON LN, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2354 |
| Document Number | 0154710656 |
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| Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Book Page | 15471/656 |
| Instrument | 62664 |
| Name | TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 288 Emerson Ln was $4,621, 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 | $105,000 (-) Building $105,000 | $105,000 (-) Building $105,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,621.00 (+2.67%) | $105,000 Building $105,000 | $105,000 Building $105,000 |
| 2024 | $4,501.00 | ||
| 2023 | $105,000 Building $105,000 | $105,000 Building $105,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,408.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 288 Emerson Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
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 288 Emerson Ln is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 149 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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