Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 481 Park Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,729 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.335 acres (14,593 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $337,500 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $10,650 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 01-01603-0000-00008 |
| Primary APN | 01-01603-0000-00008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,729 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,593 sqft (0.335 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 481 PARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY GARDENS SEC A |
| Legal Block | 1603 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 38202 |
481 Park Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2013.
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 481 PARK AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1838 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002108379 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5274 / 109 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0059460197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 481 PARK AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1838 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0152022398 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 15202/2398 |
| Instrument | 35723 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Park Ave was $10,650, 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 | $242,000 (-) Land $137,800 Building $104,200 | $242,000 (-) Land $137,800 Building $104,200 | |
| 2025 | $10,650.00 (+2.65%) | $242,000 Land $137,800 Building $104,200 | $242,000 Land $137,800 Building $104,200 |
| 2024 | $10,375.00 | ||
| 2023 | $242,000 Land $137,800 Building $104,200 | $242,000 Land $137,800 Building $104,200 | |
| 2022 | $10,161.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 481 Park Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 29 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 29 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1996–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
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 481 Park 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 236 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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