Somerset County and Watchung Borough property record for 40 Templar Dr, Watchung, NJ 07069
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,801 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 1.38 acres (60,113 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $695,000 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $12,717 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-06902-0000-00022 |
| Primary APN | 21-06902-0000-00022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,801 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,801 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 60,113 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | S001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 TEMPLAR DR |
| City | WATCHUNG |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07069-6427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-R |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: FIRE DAMAGE |
| Legal Block | 6902 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WATCHUNG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 52300 |
40 Templar Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2002.
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 TEMPLAR DR, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5097 / 755 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Templar Dr was $12,717, up 3.7% 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 | $691,600 (+6.16%) Land $342,500 Building $349,100 | $691,600 (+6.16%) Land $342,500 Building $349,100 | |
| 2025 | $12,717.00 (+3.67%) | $651,500 Land $320,100 Building $331,400 | $651,500 Land $320,100 Building $331,400 |
| 2024 | $12,267.00 | ||
| 2023 | $578,100 Land $273,900 Building $304,200 | $578,100 Land $273,900 Building $304,200 | |
| 2022 | $11,761.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Templar Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 23 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 16 of 23 |
| 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 40 Templar Dr 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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