Somerset County and Watchung Borough property record for 5 Rock Rd E, Watchung, NJ 07069
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,604 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 1.4 acres (60,984 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Apr 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $20,002 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-00601-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 21-00601-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,604 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 60,984 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | S001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 ROCK RD E |
| City | WATCHUNG |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07069-6206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-R |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: OID 6 1.A |
| Legal Block | 601 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WATCHUNG |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 52300 |
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 ROCK RD E, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1773 / 425 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000053924 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 5 ROCK RD E, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6206 |
| Document Number | 0000039431 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 ROCK RD E WATCHUNG NJ 070696206, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6206 |
| Document Number | 0000039431 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 007243/001324 |
| Instrument | 39431 |
| Name | PNC BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $1,085,000 (+5.88%) Land $354,200 Building $730,800 | $1,085,000 (+5.88%) Land $354,200 Building $730,800 | |
| 2025 | $20,002.00 (+6.08%) | $1,024,700 (+15.01%) Land $330,900 Building $693,800 | $1,024,700 (+15.01%) Land $330,900 Building $693,800 |
| 2024 | $18,855.00 (+5.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $891,000 Land $283,400 Building $607,600 | $891,000 Land $283,400 Building $607,600 | |
| 2022 | $17,953.00 |
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 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1978–2025) |
| 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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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