Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 491 Plainfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,218 sqft · built 1886 |
| Lot Size | 1.18 acres (51,836 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $9,805 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Jun 2021 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-01714-0000-00028 |
| Primary APN | 01-01714-0000-00028 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,218 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,218 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1886 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1886 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 51,836 sqft |
| Street Address | 491 PLAINFIELD AVE |
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| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1925 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Block | 1714 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 41 HAMILTON TER, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2054 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage GLOBAL RAI FUNDING LLC |
| Jun 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage CIVIC FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
| Aug 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DAVID BARTZ INC |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Aug 30, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage DAVID BARTZ INC |
| Jan 2, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 295238 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 491 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1925 |
| Document Number | 0064512751 |
| Book / Page | 6451 / 2751 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 14939 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, GLOBAL RAI FUNDING LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 41 HAMILTON TER, 41, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2054 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 41 HAMILTON TER, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2054 |
| Document Number | 0000031912 |
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| Date | Feb 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 31912 |
| Name | GLOBAL RAI FUNDING LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 10, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 491 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1925 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0149902542 |
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| Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14990/2542 |
| Instrument | 14623 |
| Name | CIVIC FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | REDONDO BEACH, CA 90278 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 7 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2022 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 491 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1925 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0144820724 |
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| Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 14482/0724 |
| Instrument | 661915 |
| Name | DAVID BARTZ INC |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Aug 31, 2019 |
| Rate | 15.9% |
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| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 491 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1925 |
| Document Number | 0064242066 |
| Book / Page | 6424 / 2066 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 7743 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 41 HAMILTON TER, 41, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2054 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 41 HAMILTON TER, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2054 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 491 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1925 |
| Document Number | 0145970054 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 41 HAMILTON TER BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079222054, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2054 |
| Document Number | 0145970054 |
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| Date | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Book Page | 014597/000054 |
| Instrument | 678776 |
| Name | DAVID BARTZ INC |
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| Address | 16 TELLICHERRY CT, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305-5503 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 491 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1925 |
| Document Number | 0062370618 |
| Book / Page | 006237 / 000618 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 295238 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 41 HAMILTON TER BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079222054, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2054 |
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 | $222,800 (-) Land $171,200 Building $51,600 | $222,800 (-) Land $171,200 Building $51,600 | |
| 2025 | $9,805.00 (+2.66%) | $222,800 (-) Land $171,200 Building $51,600 | $222,800 (-) Land $171,200 Building $51,600 |
| 2024 | $9,551.00 (+2.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $222,800 Land $171,200 Building $51,600 | $222,800 Land $171,200 Building $51,600 | |
| 2022 | $9,355.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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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