50 James St, Somerville, NJ 08876 Property Records

Somerset County and Somerville Borough property record for 50 James St, Somerville, NJ 08876

Property Summary

Property TypeAuto Repair, Garage
Lot Size3.62 acres (158,001 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$2,300,000 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill$49,731 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Construction Loan
Jan 2026 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18-00050-0000-00002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18-00050-0000-00002
Alternative APN
  • 180005000002

Interior

Stories1 Story

Exterior

Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area158,001 sqft
Lot Dimensions400 ft deep x 395 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address50 JAMES ST
CitySOMERVILLE
StateNJ
Zip08876-3015
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage
Local Zoning CodeR-3
Legal Block50
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract50400

Owner

Source: Somerset County and Somerville Borough records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address313 ROUTE 206, CHESTER, NJ 07930
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 2, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage
COLUMBIA BANK
Jan 15, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 6, 2023Deed, Transfer
TITLE LINES
Oct 14, 2021Deed, Transfer
COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, COMMONWEALTH LAND TTL INS CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 6, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 6, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023506
Deed Book / Page7488 / 301
Last Transfer DateJan 15, 2026
Transfer Doc0000001504
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Property Address50 JAMES ST, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876-3015
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 17, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST JERSEY TITLE SERVICES INC, FIRST JERSEY TITLE SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address313 US HIGHWAY 206, CHESTER, NJ 07930-2053

Mortgage

Document Number0000003114
DateFeb 2, 2026
Book Page7663/2801
Instrument2026003114
Lender
NameCOLUMBIA BANK
TypeBank
AddressEDISON, NJ 08837
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

January 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Recording DateJan 15, 2026
Property Address50 JAMES ST, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876-3015
Document Number0000001504
Book / Page7661 / 892
Instrument DateJan 15, 2026
Instrument2026001504
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address313 US HIGHWAY 206 S, CHESTER, NJ 07930

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address313 US HIGHWAY 206 S, CHESTER, NJ 07930

January 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Recording DateJan 6, 2023
Property Address50 JAMES ST, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876-3015
Document Number0000000506
Book / Page7488 / 301
Instrument DateJan 5, 2023
Instrument2023000506
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 20, 2023
Title CompanyTITLE LINES

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$25,305.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address80 CLAIRE DR, BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807-1853

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address313 US HIGHWAY 206 S # 9, 9, CHESTER, NJ 07930

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Recording DateOct 14, 2021
Property Address50 JAMES ST, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876-3015
Document Number0000061263
Book / Page7392 / 570
Instrument DateOct 13, 2021
Instrument2021061263
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 25, 2021
Title CompanyCOMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, COMMONWEALTH LAND TTL INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,792.60
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address50 JAMES ST, 50, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876-3015

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address50 JAMES ST, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876-3015

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Somerset County and Somerville Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset County
MunicipalitySomerville Borough
Unified School DistrictSomerville Borough School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,893,800 (+55.33%) Land $1,893,800$1,893,800 (+55.33%) Land $1,893,800
2025$49,731.00 (+3.19%)$1,219,200 (-) Land $494,500 Building $724,700$1,219,200 (-) Land $494,500 Building $724,700
2024$48,194.00 (+5.1%)
2023$1,219,200 Land $494,500 Building $724,700$1,219,200 Land $494,500 Building $724,700
2022$45,854.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 87% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 38 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880

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