Somerset County and Bridgewater Township property record for 5 Forest Ave, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,515 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.391 acres (17,015 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $323,315 (Sep 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $13,663 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 06-00519-0000-00051 |
| Primary APN | 06-00519-0000-00051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,515 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Lot Area | 17,015 sqft (0.391 acres) |
| Account Number | S001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 FOREST AVE |
| City | BRIDGEWATER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08807-3722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 10B |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 4411/5 |
| Legal Block | 519 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIDGEWATER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 50703 |
5 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1999.
Source: Somerset County and Bridgewater Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 FOREST AVE, BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807-3722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2259 / 295 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Forest Ave was $13,663, up 0.4% 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 | $785,700 (+10.93%) Land $259,800 Building $525,900 | $785,700 (+10.93%) Land $259,800 Building $525,900 | |
| 2025 | $13,663.00 (+0.45%) | $708,300 Land $229,800 Building $478,500 | $708,300 Land $229,800 Building $478,500 |
| 2024 | $13,602.00 | ||
| 2023 | $633,000 Land $229,800 Building $403,200 | $633,000 Land $229,800 Building $403,200 | |
| 2022 | $11,858.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 Forest 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 - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 174 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 |
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