Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 53 Hillside Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,276 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,985 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $685,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $14,237 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Line of Credit Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-02506-0000-00024 |
| Primary APN | 01-02506-0000-00024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,276 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,276 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,985 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 0102502000000048 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 HILLSIDE AVE |
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MURRAY HILL FARM COLONY |
| Legal Block | 2506 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 38201 |
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 HILLSIDE AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PENTAGON FCU |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENTAGON FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5421 / 767 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 53 HILLSIDE AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1708 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0152402484 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Book Page | 15240/2484 |
| Instrument | 39486 |
| Name | PENTAGON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MC LEAN, VA 22102 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 3, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 53 HILLSIDE AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1708 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0151152323 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 15115/2323 |
| Instrument | 26252 |
| Name | PENTAGON FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MC LEAN, VA 22102 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Berkeley Heights Township |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Heights Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $323,500 (-) Land $180,600 Building $142,900 | $323,500 (-) Land $180,600 Building $142,900 | |
| 2025 | $14,237.00 (+2.66%) | $323,500 (-) Land $180,600 Building $142,900 | $323,500 (-) Land $180,600 Building $142,900 |
| 2024 | $13,868.00 (+2.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $323,500 Land $180,600 Building $142,900 | $323,500 Land $180,600 Building $142,900 | |
| 2022 | $13,583.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · 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 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1994–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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 93% of the US · lower than 81% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | 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 274 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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