Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 36 Putnam Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,898 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $675,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $11,927 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-01802-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 01-01802-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,898 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,898 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 36 PUTNAM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | INCL BLK 15 LOTS 5 - 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION |
| Legal Block | 1802 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 38201 |
36 Putnam Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2023.
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 PUTNAM AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| Jun 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TD BANK NA |
| Jun 23, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TD BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202328198 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6505 / 2517 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 36 PUTNAM AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1525 |
| Document Number | 0065052517 |
| Book / Page | 6505 / 2517 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 28198 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | SUNRISE TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,980.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 W FARMS RD, HOWELL, NJ 07731-1215 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 32 PUTNAM AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1525 |
| Document Number | 0000051046 |
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| Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 51046 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 36 PUTNAM AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1525 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0149950011 |
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| Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14995/11 |
| Instrument | 15036 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 18, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 36 PUTNAM AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1525 |
| Document Number | 0064180427 |
| Book / Page | 6418 / 427 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6157 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | ASSOCIATED TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,344.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 77 SPRING RIDGE DR, 77, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 PUTNAM AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1525 |
| Document Number | 15035 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 15035 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 36 Putnam Ave was $11,927, up 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Berkeley Heights Township |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Heights Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $271,000 (-) Land $143,800 Building $127,200 | $271,000 (-) Land $143,800 Building $127,200 | |
| 2025 | $11,927.00 (+2.67%) | $271,000 Land $143,800 Building $127,200 | $271,000 Land $143,800 Building $127,200 |
| 2024 | $11,617.00 | ||
| 2023 | $271,000 Land $143,800 Building $127,200 | $271,000 Land $143,800 Building $127,200 | |
| 2022 | $11,379.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 36 Putnam Ave 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 24, 2020 · 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 50 units insured incl. 40 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 Putnam Ave 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 211 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 |
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