Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 5 Byron Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,947 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,060,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $24,160 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-06801-0000-00043 |
| Primary APN | 02-06801-0000-00043 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,947 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 0206802000000043 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 BYRON DR |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-1922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 169-2 2-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLENBROOK |
| Legal Block | 6801 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 54100 |
5 Byron Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2019.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BYRON DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Nov 19, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201944598 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7168 / 800 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 5 BYRON DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1922 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000058141 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 7387/337 |
| Instrument | 2021058141 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 5 BYRON DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1922 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ARDENT TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000052656 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 7265/3263 |
| Instrument | 2020052656 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5 BYRON DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1922 |
| Document Number | 0000044598 |
| Book / Page | 007168 / 000800 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 44598 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,060.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5 BYRON DR BASKING RIDGE NJ 079201922, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1922 |
| Document Number | 44599 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Book Page | 007168/000807 |
| Instrument | 44599 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 18, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Byron Dr was $24,160, up 5.5% 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 | $1,590,500 (+11.12%) Land $440,000 Building $1,150,500 | $1,590,500 (+11.12%) Land $440,000 Building $1,150,500 | |
| 2025 | $24,160.00 (+5.53%) | $1,431,300 Land $420,000 Building $1,011,300 | $1,431,300 Land $420,000 Building $1,011,300 |
| 2024 | $22,893.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,132,700 Land $380,000 Building $752,700 | $1,132,700 Land $380,000 Building $752,700 | |
| 2022 | $22,229.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Byron Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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 5 Byron Dr 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 126 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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