Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 53 Crest Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,297 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (47,916 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,136,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $25,036 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-08402-0000-00018 |
| Primary APN | 02-08402-0000-00018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,297 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 47,916 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 0200184000000018 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 CREST DR |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-2802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAYEFIELDS |
| Legal Block | 8402 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 52603 |
53 Crest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2016.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 CREST DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2802 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201633209 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6894 / 2212 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 20, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000056867 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 53 CREST DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2802 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000038567 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 7355/1395 |
| Instrument | 2021038567 |
| Name | SUMMIT MORTGAGE BANKERS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FLUSHING, NY 11354 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Crest Dr was $25,036, up 9.5% 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 | $1,585,400 (+6.89%) Land $393,000 Building $1,192,400 | $1,585,400 (+6.89%) Land $393,000 Building $1,192,400 | |
| 2025 | $25,036.00 (+9.49%) | $1,483,200 Land $393,000 Building $1,090,200 | $1,483,200 Land $393,000 Building $1,090,200 |
| 2024 | $22,867.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,182,500 Land $363,000 Building $819,500 | $1,182,500 Land $363,000 Building $819,500 | |
| 2022 | $23,371.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Crest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1995–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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 53 Crest Dr 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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