Somerset County and Bridgewater Township property record for 5 Deforest Ln, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,093 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,803 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $278,000 (Jan 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $12,643 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-00177-0000-00039 |
| Primary APN | 06-00177-0000-00039 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,093 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1998 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Lot Area | 10,803 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Account Number | S001 |
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| Street Address | 5 DEFOREST LN |
| City | BRIDGEWATER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08807-5620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 40RD |
| Legal Subdivision | STRATTON MDWS |
| Legal Block | 177 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIDGEWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 50704 |
5 Deforest Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2005.
Source: Somerset County and Bridgewater Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 DEFOREST LN, BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807-5620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2278 / 402 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 5826003867 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 5 DEFOREST LN, BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807-5620 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000049407 |
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| Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 7372/2520 |
| Instrument | 2021049407 |
| Name | AFFINITY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jul 21, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Deforest Ln was $12,643 with a veteran's exemption, up 0.7% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Bridgewater Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Bridgewater Township |
| Unified School District | Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $695,700 (+6.15%) Land $292,400 Building $403,300 | $695,700 (+6.15%) Land $292,400 Building $403,300 | |
| 2025 | $12,643.00 (+0.66%) Veteran's exemption | $655,400 Land $292,400 Building $363,000 | $655,400 Land $292,400 Building $363,000 |
| 2024 | $12,560.00 | ||
| 2023 | $606,500 Land $292,400 Building $314,100 | $606,500 Land $292,400 Building $314,100 | |
| 2022 | $11,111.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Deforest Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1982–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 14 |
| 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.
The area around 5 Deforest Ln has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 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 | None 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 297 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 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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