Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 291 S Maple Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,136 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,851 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-02801-0000-00007 |
| Primary APN | 02-02801-0000-00007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,136 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft |
| Old Parcel Number | 020010300000007102 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 291 S MAPLE AVE |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-1315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Block | 2801 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 52400 |
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 291 S MAPLE AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PEAPACK GLADSTONE BANK |
| Jan 3, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage BCB COMMUNITY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 291 S MAPLE AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1315 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000004265 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Book Page | 6938/1094 |
| Instrument | 2017004265 |
| Name | PEAPACK GLADSTONE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BEDMINSTER, NJ 07921 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 327 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2044 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 291 S MAPLE AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1315 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000423 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018000423 |
| Name | BCB COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BAYONNE, NJ 07002 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Bernards Township |
| Unified School District | Bernards Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $812,200 (+6.69%) Land $360,200 Building $452,000 | $812,200 (+6.69%) Land $360,200 Building $452,000 | |
| 2025 | $12,851.00 (+3.7%) | $761,300 (+21.28%) Land $342,200 Building $419,100 | $761,300 (+21.28%) Land $342,200 Building $419,100 |
| 2024 | $12,392.00 (+3.14%) | ||
| 2023 | $627,700 Land $301,900 Building $325,800 | $627,700 Land $301,900 Building $325,800 | |
| 2022 | $12,015.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1999–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · 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.
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 | 0.01% 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 70 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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