Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 47 S Alward Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,840 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.82 acres (35,719 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $13,014 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-02001-0000-00018 |
| Primary APN | 02-02001-0000-00018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 35,719 sqft (0.82 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 0200095000000072 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 47 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 | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 52400 |
47 S Alward Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2019.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47 S ALWARD AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 28, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201926204 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7135 / 114 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 47 S ALWARD AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1814 |
| Document Number | 0000026204 |
| Book / Page | 007135 / 000114 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 26204 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | NFTS TITLE AGENCY LLC, NRT TITLE AGCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $520.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 S ALWARD AVE BASKING RIDGE NJ 079201814, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1814 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 47 S Alward Ave was $13,014, up 6.3% 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 | $865,000 (+12.19%) Land $420,900 Building $444,100 | $865,000 (+12.19%) Land $420,900 Building $444,100 | |
| 2025 | $13,014.00 (+6.25%) | $771,000 Land $400,900 Building $370,100 | $771,000 Land $400,900 Building $370,100 |
| 2024 | $12,248.00 | ||
| 2023 | $540,700 Land $360,900 Building $179,800 | $540,700 Land $360,900 Building $179,800 | |
| 2022 | $10,608.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 47 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 47 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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