Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 34 John E Busch Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,984 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.413 acres (17,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $394,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $10,462 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00459-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 08-00459-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,984 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 17,999 sqft (0.413 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 34 JOHN E BUSCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SOMERSET |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08873-1309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTON FARMS SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | 459 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 54302 |
34 John E Busch Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 JOHN E BUSCH AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI GUARANTEED RATE |
| Jul 5, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Sep 17, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201936907 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7155 / 551 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 34 JOHN E BUSCH AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1309 |
| Document Number | 0000036907 |
| Book / Page | 007155 / 000551 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 36907 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $394.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 34 JOHN E BUSCH AVE SOMERSET NJ 088731309, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1309 |
| Document Number | 36908 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 007155/000556 |
| Instrument | 36908 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 29, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 34 JOHN E BUSCH AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1309 |
| Document Number | 0000024721 |
| Book / Page | 007054 / 001119 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 24721 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $227.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 15 SEWARD AVE PISCATAWAY NJ 088544210, PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854-4210 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 34 JOHN E BUSCH AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1309 |
| Document Number | 0000035431 |
| Book / Page | 007071 / 002912 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 35431 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $227.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 15 SEWARD AVE PISCATAWAY NJ 088544210, PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854-4210 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 34 John E Busch Ave was $10,462, up 9.1% 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 | $601,600 (-) Land $367,800 Building $233,800 | $601,600 (-) Land $367,800 Building $233,800 | |
| 2025 | $10,462.00 (+9.1%) | $601,600 Land $367,800 Building $233,800 | $601,600 Land $367,800 Building $233,800 |
| 2024 | $9,589.00 | ||
| 2023 | $438,700 Land $279,000 Building $159,700 | $438,700 Land $279,000 Building $159,700 | |
| 2022 | $8,027.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 34 John E Busch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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 34 John E Busch 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 | FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 57,150 people · EPA ID NJ1808001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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 169 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 |
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