Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 40 Laurel Ave, Kingston, NJ 08528
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,477 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $9,581 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00001-02-00024 |
| Primary APN | 08-00001-02-00024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,477 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,400 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 0800001000000024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 LAUREL AVE |
| City | KINGSTON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08528-9012 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10H |
| Legal Description | A |
| Legal Block | 1.2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 53402 |
40 Laurel Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 LAUREL AVE, KINGSTON, NJ 08528-9012 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202146393 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7368 / 5 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 40 LAUREL AVE, KINGSTON, NJ 08528-9012 |
| Document Number | 0000046393 |
| Book / Page | 7368 / 5 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021046393 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC NATL TTL INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,695.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 406A GENISTA PLZ, 406A, JAMESBURG, NJ 08831-7657 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 LAUREL AVE, KINGSTON, NJ 08528-9012 |
| Document Number | 0000046394 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021046394 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Laurel Ave was $9,581, up 18.3% from the year before.
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 | $555,100 (-) Land $361,300 Building $193,800 | $555,100 (-) Land $361,300 Building $193,800 | |
| 2025 | $9,581.00 (+18.34%) | $555,100 Land $361,300 Building $193,800 | $555,100 Land $361,300 Building $193,800 |
| 2024 | $8,096.00 | ||
| 2023 | $403,900 Land $271,300 Building $132,600 | $403,900 Land $271,300 Building $132,600 | |
| 2022 | $7,166.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Laurel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1982–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · 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 40 Laurel Ave 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 94% of the US · lower than 83% 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 92 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 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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