Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 53 Grouser Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,336 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.9 acres (82,764 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,644 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00059-01-00005-04 |
| Primary APN | 08-00059-01-00005-04 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,336 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,336 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 82,764 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 080005900000000504 |
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| Street Address | 53 GROUSER RD |
| City | SOMERSET |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08873-7142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Block | 59.1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.4 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 53405 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Six Mile Run Historic District listed 1995 · 198 contributing resources · NRIS 95001191 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
53 Grouser Rd, a single family home, is held in a trust.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 53 GROUSER RD, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-7142 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 53 GROUSER RD, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-7142 |
| Document Number | 0000009089 |
| Book / Page | 7673 / 3388 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20269089 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 53 GROUSER RD, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-7142 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Grouser Rd was $9,644, up 21.3% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Franklin Township |
| Unified School District | Franklin Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $544,600 (-1.8%) Land $331,800 Building $212,800 | $544,600 (-1.8%) Land $331,800 Building $212,800 | |
| 2025 | $9,644.00 (+21.28%) | $554,600 Land $341,800 Building $212,800 | $554,600 Land $341,800 Building $212,800 |
| 2024 | $7,952.00 | ||
| 2023 | $437,400 Land $291,800 Building $145,600 | $437,400 Land $291,800 Building $145,600 | |
| 2022 | $7,895.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Grouser Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2011–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| 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 Grouser Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 83% of New Jersey |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 57,150 people · EPA ID NJ1808001 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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 33 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 |
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