289 Mountain Blvd, Plainfield (Watchung), NJ 07069 Property Records

Somerset County and Watchung Borough property record for 289 Mountain Blvd, Plainfield, NJ 07069

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,728 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size0.73 acres (31,799 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$672,500 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill$15,735 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2022 Mortgage
Apr 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN21-01201-0000-00005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-01201-0000-00005
Alternative APNs
  • 210120100005
  • S001

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,728 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area31,799 sqft (0.73 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Account NumberS001
Street Address289 MOUNTAIN BLVD
CityWATCHUNG
StateNJ
Zip07069-6203
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-R
Legal Block1201
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWATCHUNG
Census Block Group3
Census Block3016
Census Tract52300

Owner

Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address289 MOUNTAIN BLVD, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6203
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 1, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Apr 10, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Mar 8, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NAVY FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 8, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 8, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 14, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20179865
Deed Book / Page6945 / 3861
Prior Transfer DateApr 20, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc5735001085
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Property Address289 MOUNTAIN BLVD, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07069-6203
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000013429
DateApr 1, 2022
Book Page7435/502
Instrument2022013429
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.5%
Type Change DateApr 1, 2029
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change7.5%
IndexOther
Max Rate7.5%

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Property Address289 MOUNTAIN BLVD, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07069-6203
Document Number0000015940
Instrument DateApr 10, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address289 MOUNTAIN BLVD WATCHUNG NJ 070696203, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6203

Mortgage

Document Number0000015940
DateApr 17, 2020
Book Page007204/002598
Instrument15940
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 16, 2050

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Recording DateMar 8, 2017
Property Address289 MOUNTAIN BLVD, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07069-6203
Document Number0000009865
Book / Page006945 / 003861
Instrument DateMar 6, 2017
Instrument9865
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2017
Title CompanyASSOCIATED TITLE COMPANY, ASSOCIATED TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$672.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address289 MOUNTAIN BLVD WATCHUNG NJ 070696203, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6203

Mortgage

Document Number9866
DateMar 8, 2017
Book Page006945/003867
Instrument9866
Lender
NameNAVY FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressVIENNA, VA 22180
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 7, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset County
MunicipalityWatchung Borough
Elementary School DistrictWatchung Borough School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictWatchung Hills Regional School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$854,500 (+6%) Land $349,300 Building $505,200$854,500 (+6%) Land $349,300 Building $505,200
2025$15,735.00 (+6.17%)$806,100 (+17.01%) Land $326,400 Building $479,700$806,100 (+17.01%) Land $326,400 Building $479,700
2024$14,821.00 (+5.78%)
2023$688,900 Land $279,500 Building $409,400$688,900 Land $279,500 Building $409,400
2022$14,011.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 12 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims15 (1978–2025)
Most Recent ClaimJul 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 4 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 145 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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