Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 51 Ridgeview Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,912 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 2.08 acres (90,605 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,850,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $45,277 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-04301-0000-00018 |
| Primary APN | 02-04301-0000-00018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 5,912 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Lot Area | 90,605 sqft |
| Old Parcel Number | 020010400000002208 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 RIDGEVIEW DR |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-2024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGE VIEW ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 4301 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 52604 |
51 Ridgeview Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 RIDGEVIEW DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Deed, Transfer SURETY TITLE AGENCY COASTAL RE, SURETY TTL AGCY COASTAL REGI |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20249882 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7554 / 2041 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Property Address | 51 RIDGEVIEW DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2024 |
| Document Number | 0000009882 |
| Book / Page | 7554 / 2041 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024009882 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2024 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $31,960.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 RIDGEVIEW DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 RIDGEVIEW DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2024 |
| Document Number | 0000009883 |
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| Date | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024009883 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 51 RIDGEVIEW DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2024 |
| Document Number | 0000017151 |
| Book / Page | 7513 / 1715 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023017151 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $30,145.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2635 PARK TER, DAVIE, FL 33330-1917 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 RIDGEVIEW DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2024 |
| Document Number | 0000017152 |
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| Date | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023017152 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.7% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2023 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.7% |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 10.7% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 51 RIDGEVIEW DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2024 |
| Document Number | 0000059023 |
| Book / Page | 7388 / 2600 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021059023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | SURETY TITLE AGENCY COASTAL RE, SURETY TTL AGCY COASTAL REGI |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $26,212.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 962 LAGOON LN S, 962, MANTOLOKING, NJ 08738-1819 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 51 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE, BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ |
The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Ridgeview Dr was $45,277, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Bernards Township |
| Unified School District | Bernards Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,795,800 (+4.23%) Land $577,700 Building $2,218,100 | $2,795,800 (+4.23%) Land $577,700 Building $2,218,100 | |
| 2025 | $45,277.00 (+2.53%) | $2,682,300 Land $537,700 Building $2,144,600 | $2,682,300 Land $537,700 Building $2,144,600 |
| 2024 | $44,158.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,094,700 (+9.54%) Land $525,200 Building $1,569,500 | $2,094,700 (+9.54%) Land $525,200 Building $1,569,500 | |
| 2022 | $38,456.00 | $1,912,300 Land $525,200 Building $1,387,100 | $1,912,300 Land $525,200 Building $1,387,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Ridgeview Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 51 Ridgeview Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 - SHORT HILLS private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 32 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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