Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 48 Hillcrest Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,124 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (11,979 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $549,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $12,037 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Line of Credit Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-01714-0000-00010 |
| Primary APN | 01-01714-0000-00010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,124 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,124 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,979 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 48 HILLCREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1918 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 241 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROGERS PARK MAP #2 |
| Legal Block | 1714 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 38202 |
48 Hillcrest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2013.
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 HILLCREST AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Jan 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MLD MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013244382 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5969 / 628 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 48 HILLCREST AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1918 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 HILLCREST AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1918 |
| Document Number | 0152972721 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 15297/2721 |
| Instrument | 44978 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Oct 13, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 48 HILLCREST AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1918 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATLANTIC TTL & SETMNT SVC LL |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0148572376 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14857/2376 |
| Instrument | 896 |
| Name | MLD MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Hillcrest Ave was $12,037, up 2.7% from the year before.
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 | $273,500 (-) Land $146,500 Building $127,000 | $273,500 (-) Land $146,500 Building $127,000 | |
| 2025 | $12,037.00 (+2.67%) | $273,500 Land $146,500 Building $127,000 | $273,500 Land $146,500 Building $127,000 |
| 2024 | $11,724.00 | ||
| 2023 | $273,500 Land $146,500 Building $127,000 | $273,500 Land $146,500 Building $127,000 | |
| 2022 | $11,484.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 48 Hillcrest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 28 flood claims nearby since 1987.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1987–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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 48 Hillcrest Ave is low, with less than 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 | 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 257 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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