Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 36 Buffa Dr, Somerset, NJ 08873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,680 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.475 acres (20,708 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $12,006 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Jul 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00084-03-00024 |
| Primary APN | 08-00084-03-00024 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,708 sqft (0.475 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 190 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 0800084000000024 |
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| Street Address | 36 BUFFA DR |
| City | SOMERSET |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08873-2750 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDDLEBUSH ESTATES SEC 02-C |
| Legal Block | 84.3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 53405 |
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.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 BUFFA DR, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-2750 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VALLEY BANK |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VALLEY NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202418658 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7568 / 3246 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 36 BUFFA DR, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-2750 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000055492 |
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| Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 7382/3292 |
| Instrument | 2021055492 |
| Name | VALLEY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAYNE, NJ 07470 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Property Address | 36 BUFFA DR, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-2750 |
| Document Number | 0000018658 |
| Book / Page | 7568 / 3246 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024018658 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,245.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 SURREY DR, HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 08844-5405 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 36 BUFFA DR, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-2750 |
| Document Number | 0000018659 |
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| Date | Jul 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024018659 |
| Name | EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 36 BUFFA DR, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-2750 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000038093 |
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| Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 6991/1371 |
| Instrument | 2017038093 |
| Name | VALLEY NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAYNE, NJ 07470 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
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 | $690,400 (-) Land $330,600 Building $359,800 | $690,400 (-) Land $330,600 Building $359,800 | |
| 2025 | $12,006.00 (+14.5%) | $690,400 (+32.21%) Land $330,600 Building $359,800 | $690,400 (+32.21%) Land $330,600 Building $359,800 |
| 2024 | $10,486.00 (+19.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $522,200 Land $300,900 Building $221,300 | $522,200 Land $300,900 Building $221,300 | |
| 2022 | $8,808.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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.
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 | 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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