Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 357 Mount Prospect Rd, Far Hills, NJ 07931
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,171 sqft · built 1862 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $366,250 (Sep 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $35,904 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-09501-0000-00052 |
| Primary APN | 02-09501-0000-00052 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,171 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1862 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1862 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 0200174000000011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 357 MOUNT PROSPECT RD |
| City | FAR HILLS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07931-2564 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Block | 9501 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 52605 |
357 Mount Prospect Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1997.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 357 MOUNT PROSPECT RD, FAR HILLS, NJ 07931-2564 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2132 / 68 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 357 Mount Prospect Rd was $35,904, up 1.2% from the year before.
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 | $2,205,200 (+3.68%) Land $494,000 Building $1,711,200 | $2,205,200 (+3.68%) Land $494,000 Building $1,711,200 | |
| 2025 | $35,904.00 (+1.18%) | $2,127,000 Land $449,000 Building $1,678,000 | $2,127,000 Land $449,000 Building $1,678,000 |
| 2024 | $35,485.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,761,300 Land $429,000 Building $1,332,300 | $1,761,300 Land $429,000 Building $1,332,300 | |
| 2022 | $29,052.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 357 Mount Prospect Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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 357 Mount Prospect Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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