Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 34 Laurel Ave, Kingston, NJ 08528
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,243 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,271 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $549,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $9,124 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00002-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 08-00002-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,243 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,271 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Street Address | 34 LAUREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | KINGSTON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08528-9012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10H |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 53402 |
34 Laurel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 LAUREL AVE, KINGSTON, NJ 08528-9012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2021 | Re-recorded Document KCT ABSTRACT LLC, CITY ABSTRACT LLC |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 6, 2017 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202152839 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7378 / 1662 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000052839 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 34 LAUREL AVE, KINGSTON, NJ 08528-9012 |
| Document Number | 0000052839 |
| Book / Page | 7378 / 1662 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021052839 |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | KCT ABSTRACT LLC, CITY ABSTRACT LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2556 EATON RD, 2556, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4364 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 34 LAUREL AVE, KINGSTON, NJ 08528-9012 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 34 LAUREL AVE, KINGSTON, NJ 08528-9012 |
| Document Number | 0000049695 |
| Book / Page | 7373 / 493 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021049695 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | KCT ABSTRACT LLC, CITY ABSTRACT LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,645.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2556 EATON RD, 2556, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH 44118-4364 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 34 LAUREL AVE, KINGSTON, NJ 08528-9012 |
| Document Number | 0000049696 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021049696 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 34 LAUREL AVE, KINGSTON, NJ 08528-9012 |
| Document Number | 0000009525 |
| Book / Page | 6945 / 2003 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017009525 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $337.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12A MONTANA DR, 12A, WHITING, NJ 08759-1419 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 34 LAUREL AVE, KINGSTON, NJ 08528-9012 |
| Document Number | 0000009526 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 6945/2009 |
| Instrument | 2017009526 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HORSHAM, PA 19044 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 34 Laurel Ave was $9,124, up 18.9% 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 | $528,600 (-) Land $337,700 Building $190,900 | $528,600 (-) Land $337,700 Building $190,900 | |
| 2025 | $9,124.00 (+18.88%) | $528,600 Land $337,700 Building $190,900 | $528,600 Land $337,700 Building $190,900 |
| 2024 | $7,675.00 | ||
| 2023 | $378,200 Land $252,200 Building $126,000 | $378,200 Land $252,200 Building $126,000 | |
| 2022 | $6,367.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 34 Laurel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1982–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 34 Laurel Ave is low, with 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 94% of the US · lower than 83% 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 - 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 92 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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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