Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 41 S Alward Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,500 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,344 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $458,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $14,691 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-02001-0000-00016 |
| Primary APN | 02-02001-0000-00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,500 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 21,344 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 0200095000000074 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 41 S ALWARD AVE |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-1814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Block | 2001 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 52400 |
41 S Alward Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2014.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 41 S ALWARD AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201122492 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6422 / 1722 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023950 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 41 S ALWARD AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1814 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 MEEKER DR, FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932-1528 |
| Document Number | 0000016848 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Book Page | 7512/3712 |
| Instrument | 2023016848 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 41 S Alward Ave was $14,691, up 6.4% 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 | $916,800 (+5.34%) Land $414,700 Building $502,100 | $916,800 (+5.34%) Land $414,700 Building $502,100 | |
| 2025 | $14,691.00 (+6.45%) | $870,300 Land $394,700 Building $475,600 | $870,300 Land $394,700 Building $475,600 |
| 2024 | $13,801.00 | ||
| 2023 | $734,800 Land $354,700 Building $380,100 | $734,800 Land $354,700 Building $380,100 | |
| 2022 | $13,692.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 41 S Alward Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 | 3 (1999–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · river or lake flooding |
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 41 S Alward 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 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 - 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 200 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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