Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 38 William St, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,169 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $630,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $13,772 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-01307-0000-00014 |
| Primary APN | 02-01307-0000-00014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,169 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,169 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 0200053000000013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 38 WILLIAM ST |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-1759 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 28-3 2-48 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORAINE CREST LAND CO |
| Legal Block | 1307 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 52400 |
38 William St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2007.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 WILLIAM ST, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1759 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200751647 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6062 / 3025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 38 WILLIAM ST, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1759 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 WILLIAM ST, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1759 |
| Document Number | 0000054872 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 7381/3270 |
| Instrument | 2021054872 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2061 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 William St was $13,772, up 8.5% 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 | $867,700 (+6.35%) Land $395,800 Building $471,900 | $867,700 (+6.35%) Land $395,800 Building $471,900 | |
| 2025 | $13,772.00 (+8.53%) | $815,900 Land $385,800 Building $430,100 | $815,900 Land $385,800 Building $430,100 |
| 2024 | $12,689.00 | ||
| 2023 | $664,200 Land $360,800 Building $303,400 | $664,200 Land $360,800 Building $303,400 | |
| 2022 | $12,584.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 William St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 12 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 12 (1996–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 12 |
| 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 38 William St 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 - 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 266 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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