Somerset County and Watchung Borough property record for 5 Jared Ct, Watchung, NJ 07069
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,596 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 1.4 acres (60,984 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $535,000 (Jun 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $23,444 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 21-06802-0000-00003 |
| Primary APN | 21-06802-0000-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,596 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 60,984 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | S001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 JARED CT |
| City | WATCHUNG |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07069-6459 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-R |
| Legal Subdivision | PONDVIEW/WATCHUNG |
| Legal Block | 6802 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WATCHUNG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 52300 |
5 Jared Ct is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2020.
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 JARED CT, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6459 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1817 / 178 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000036666 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5 JARED CT, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6459 |
| Document Number | 0000036666 |
| Book / Page | 007238 / 002148 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 36666 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5 JARED CT WATCHUNG NJ 070696459, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6459 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Jared Ct was $23,444, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| Municipality | Watchung Borough |
| Elementary School District | Watchung Borough School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Watchung Hills Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,275,200 (+6.18%) Land $655,800 Building $619,400 | $1,275,200 (+6.18%) Land $655,800 Building $619,400 | |
| 2025 | $23,444.00 (+5.17%) | $1,201,000 Land $612,900 Building $588,100 | $1,201,000 Land $612,900 Building $588,100 |
| 2024 | $22,292.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,050,300 Land $535,300 Building $515,000 | $1,050,300 Land $535,300 Building $515,000 | |
| 2022 | $21,480.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Jared Ct in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 16 of 23 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Jared Ct 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 93 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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