Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 485 Plainfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,536 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,195 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $545,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $10,958 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Jul 2020 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-01714-0000-00029 |
| Primary APN | 01-01714-0000-00029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,195 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 485 PLAINFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 1714 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 38202 |
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 485 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1925 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STRONG HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STRONG HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 5, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Jan 31, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC MTG/FL |
| Dec 27, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018300674 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6266 / 936 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 295056 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 485 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1925 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0148942060 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14894/2060 |
| Instrument | 5102 |
| Name | STRONG HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MANASSAS, VA 20110 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 485 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1925 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0147332555 |
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| Date | Jul 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | 14733/2555 |
| Instrument | 695349 |
| Name | STRONG HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 485 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1925 |
| Document Number | 0062660936 |
| Book / Page | 006266 / 000936 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 300674 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $545.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 485 PLAINFIELD AVE BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079221925, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1925 |
| Document Number | 144490719 |
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| Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Book Page | 014449/000719 |
| Instrument | 658113 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 4, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 485 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1925 |
| Document Number | 0144160375 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | NATIONAL LINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 485 PLAINFIELD AVE BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079221925, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1925 |
| Document Number | 0144160375 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Book Page | 014416/000375 |
| Instrument | 654760 |
| Name | PNC MTG/FL |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIAMISBURG, OH 45342 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 11, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 485 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1925 |
| Document Number | 0062360597 |
| Book / Page | 006236 / 000597 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 295056 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 21 TIMBER DR BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079221732, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1732 |
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 | $249,000 (-) Land $123,600 Building $125,400 | $249,000 (-) Land $123,600 Building $125,400 | |
| 2025 | $10,958.00 (+2.65%) | $249,000 (-) Land $123,600 Building $125,400 | $249,000 (-) Land $123,600 Building $125,400 |
| 2024 | $10,675.00 (+2.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $249,000 Land $123,600 Building $125,400 | $249,000 Land $123,600 Building $125,400 | |
| 2022 | $10,455.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 87% 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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