Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 49 Washington Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,748 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Sep 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $16,370 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit Feb 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-01510-0000-00007 |
| Primary APN | 02-01510-0000-00007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,748 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 020005800000000303 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 49 WASHINGTON AVE |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-1733 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON PARK |
| Legal Block | 1510 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 52400 |
49 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1995.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 WASHINGTON AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1733 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COLUMBIA BANK |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COLUMBIA BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2028 / 50 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 49 WASHINGTON AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1733 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000037188 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Book Page | 7658/2500 |
| Instrument | 2025037188 |
| Name | COLUMBIA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 49 WASHINGTON AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1733 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000004849 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Book Page | 7494/1664 |
| Instrument | 2023004849 |
| Name | COLUMBIA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 49 Washington Ave was $16,370, up 0.2% 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 | $987,300 (+1.8%) Land $303,500 Building $683,800 | $987,300 (+1.8%) Land $303,500 Building $683,800 | |
| 2025 | $16,370.00 (+0.15%) | $969,800 Land $307,500 Building $662,300 | $969,800 Land $307,500 Building $662,300 |
| 2024 | $16,345.00 | ||
| 2023 | $827,800 Land $275,500 Building $552,300 | $827,800 Land $275,500 Building $552,300 | |
| 2022 | $15,569.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · Severe Storms And 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 49 Washington 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 | 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 207 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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