Somerset County and Watchung Borough property record for 36 Cedar Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,884 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $11,489 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-03601-0000-00006 |
| Primary APN | 21-03601-0000-00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,884 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Account Number | S001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 36 CEDAR RD |
| City | WATCHUNG |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07069-5917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-B |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEVIEW MANOR SEC 01 |
| Legal Block | 3601 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WATCHUNG |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 52300 |
36 Cedar Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2004.
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 CEDAR RD, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-5917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5639 / 1684 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 36 CEDAR RD, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-5917 |
| Document Number | 0000007464 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 CEDAR RD WATCHUNG NJ 070695917, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-5917 |
| Document Number | 0000007464 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 007190/002880 |
| Instrument | 7464 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 18, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 36 Cedar Rd was $11,489, up 5.1% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| Municipality | Watchung Borough |
| Elementary School District | Watchung Borough School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Watchung Hills Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $637,500 (+8.31%) Land $359,700 Building $277,800 | $637,500 (+8.31%) Land $359,700 Building $277,800 | |
| 2025 | $11,489.00 (+5.1%) | $588,600 Land $333,100 Building $255,500 | $588,600 Land $333,100 Building $255,500 |
| 2024 | $10,931.00 | ||
| 2023 | $509,200 Land $290,900 Building $218,300 | $509,200 Land $290,900 Building $218,300 | |
| 2022 | $9,935.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 36 Cedar Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1978–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · 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 36 Cedar Rd 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 80% of the US · lower than 65% 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 267 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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