Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 533 Plainfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,616 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.361 acres (15,725 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $11,878 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-01715-0000-00012 |
| Primary APN | 01-01715-0000-00012 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,616 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 15,725 sqft (0.361 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 121 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 533 PLAINFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Block | 1715 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 38202 |
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 | 533 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199746794 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4601 / 31 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 31, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000079018 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $269,900 (-) Land $128,900 Building $141,000 | $269,900 (-) Land $128,900 Building $141,000 | |
| 2025 | $11,878.00 (+2.66%) | $269,900 (-) Land $128,900 Building $141,000 | $269,900 (-) Land $128,900 Building $141,000 |
| 2024 | $11,570.00 (+2.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $269,900 Land $128,900 Building $141,000 | $269,900 Land $128,900 Building $141,000 | |
| 2022 | $11,333.00 |
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 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1987–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 28 |
| 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 257 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 |
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