Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 53 John E Busch Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,530 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.367 acres (16,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,968 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00457-0000-00003 |
| Primary APN | 08-00457-0000-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,530 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,530 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,000 sqft (0.367 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Street Address | 53 JOHN E BUSCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SOMERSET |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08873-1339 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Subdivision | EASTON FARMS SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | 457 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 54302 |
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 JOHN E BUSCH AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1339 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201721395 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6963 / 1687 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000072930 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 53 JOHN E BUSCH AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1339 |
| Document Number | 0000072930 |
| Book / Page | 7410 / 3309 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021072930 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 460 FRANKLIN BLVD, FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 53 JOHN E BUSCH AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1339 |
| Document Number | 0000021395 |
| Book / Page | 6963 / 1687 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017021395 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 JOHN E BUSCH AVE, 53, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1339 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 JOHN E BUSCH AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-1339 |
| Document Number | 0000021396 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017021396 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
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 | $515,700 (-) Land $366,100 Building $149,600 | $515,700 (-) Land $366,100 Building $149,600 | |
| 2025 | $8,968.00 (+5.3%) | $515,700 (+35.53%) Land $366,100 Building $149,600 | $515,700 (+35.53%) Land $366,100 Building $149,600 |
| 2024 | $8,517.00 (+26.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $380,500 Land $278,100 Building $102,400 | $380,500 Land $278,100 Building $102,400 | |
| 2022 | $6,735.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% 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 | FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 57,150 people · EPA ID NJ1808001 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 169 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 |
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