Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 40 Forest Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,520 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.286 acres (12,458 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $552,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $11,258 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 01-00504-0000-00035 |
| Primary APN | 01-00504-0000-00035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,458 sqft (0.286 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 40 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1467 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERSLOPE TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 504 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 38202 |
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1467 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Jun 20, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018301265 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6270 / 76 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0056900565 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 40 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1467 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0146560782 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Book Page | 14656/782 |
| Instrument | 687395 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 40 FOREST AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1467 |
| Document Number | 0062700076 |
| Book / Page | 006270 / 000076 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 301265 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $552.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 40 FOREST AVE BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079221467, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1467 |
| Document Number | 144560276 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 014456/000276 |
| Instrument | 658736 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 19, 2048 |
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 | $255,800 (-) Land $150,900 Building $104,900 | $255,800 (-) Land $150,900 Building $104,900 | |
| 2025 | $11,258.00 (+2.66%) | $255,800 (-) Land $150,900 Building $104,900 | $255,800 (-) Land $150,900 Building $104,900 |
| 2024 | $10,966.00 (+2.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $255,800 Land $150,900 Building $104,900 | $255,800 Land $150,900 Building $104,900 | |
| 2022 | $10,741.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 29 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 29 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1996–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
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 94% of the US · lower than 83% 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 144 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 |
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