Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 34 Smith Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2,104 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.479 acres (20,874 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $362,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $10,109 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00075-0000-00011-06 |
| Primary APN | 08-00075-0000-00011-06 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,104 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,874 sqft (0.479 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 167 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 34 SMITH RD |
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| City | SOMERSET |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08873-2726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Subdivision | PNJ ENTS INC |
| Legal Block | 75 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11.6 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 54302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Six Mile Run Historic District listed 1995 · 198 contributing resources · NRIS 95001191 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
34 Smith Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 SMITH RD, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-2726 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC |
| Aug 11, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage WEICHERT FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201732346 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6981 / 3147 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 34 SMITH RD, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-2726 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000013210 |
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| Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 7314/34 |
| Instrument | 2021013210 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIDDLE RIVER, MD 21220 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 34 SMITH RD, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-2726 |
| Document Number | 0000032346 |
| Book / Page | 6981 / 3147 |
| Map Reference | MAP1585 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017032346 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATL TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,850.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 140 LITTLETON RD, 140, PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054-1867 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 34 SMITH RD, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-2726 |
| Document Number | 0000032347 |
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| Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017032347 |
| Name | WEICHERT FINANCIAL SERVICES |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 34 Smith Rd was $10,109, up 11.6% 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 | $581,300 (-) Land $320,900 Building $260,400 | $581,300 (-) Land $320,900 Building $260,400 | |
| 2025 | $10,109.00 (+11.59%) | $581,300 Land $320,900 Building $260,400 | $581,300 Land $320,900 Building $260,400 |
| 2024 | $9,059.00 | ||
| 2023 | $458,300 Land $280,900 Building $177,400 | $458,300 Land $280,900 Building $177,400 | |
| 2022 | $8,626.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 34 Smith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 A, within 100 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 | 2 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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 Smith Rd 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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 57,150 people · EPA ID NJ1808001 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 156 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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