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538 Plainfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 Property Records

Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 538 Plainfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,216 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size1.37 acres (60,069 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$810,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill$16,213 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN01-02006-0000-00037

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01-02006-0000-00037
Alternative APN
  • 010200600037

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,216 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1916
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area60,069 sqft
Lot Dimensions445 ft deep x 135 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address538 PLAINFIELD AVE
CityBERKELEY HEIGHTS
StateNJ
Zip07922-1919
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR15
Legal DescriptionADDITIONAL LOTS: 261 7
Legal Block2006
Legal Lot Number37
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY HEIGHTS
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract38201

Owner

Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address538 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1919
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 23, 2023Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NAVY FCU
Nov 30, 2021Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU
Jun 10, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 23, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 23, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202331516
Deed Book / Page6519 / 2024
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateAug 23, 2023
Property Address538 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1919
Document Number0065192024
Book / Page6519 / 2024
Instrument DateAug 7, 2023
Instrument31516
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 7, 2023
Title CompanyWEICHERT TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$7,411.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address16 ADMIRALS WALK, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address538 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1919

Mortgage

Document Number0000055486
DateAug 23, 2023
Instrument55486
Lender
NameNAVY FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.5%
Type Change DateSep 1, 2028
Change Frequency5 Years
Min Rate At Change3.5%
Max Rate At Change7.5%
Index5-Year TN
Margin2
Max Rate10.5%

November 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateNov 30, 2021
Property Address538 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1919
Document Number0064400855
Book / Page6440 / 855
Instrument DateOct 4, 2021
Instrument12176
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2021
Title CompanyTITLE EXPERTS/WI LLC, TITLE EXPERTS LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$7,517.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1253 SPRINGFIELD AVE # 173, 1253, NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974-2931

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000026060
DateNov 30, 2021
Instrument26060
Lender
NamePARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateJun 10, 2020
Property Address538 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1919
Document Number0063700538
Book / Page006370 / 000538
Instrument DateMay 26, 2020
Instrument325050
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$377.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address538 PLAINFIELD AVE BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079221919, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1919

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion County
County SubdivisionBerkeley Heights Township
Unified School DistrictBerkeley Heights Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$368,400 (-) Land $180,800 Building $187,600$368,400 (-) Land $180,800 Building $187,600
2025$16,213.00 (+2.66%)$368,400 (-) Land $180,800 Building $187,600$368,400 (-) Land $180,800 Building $187,600
2024$15,793.00 (+2.09%)
2023$368,400 (-) Land $180,800 Building $187,600$368,400 (-) Land $180,800 Building $187,600
2022$15,469.00$368,400 Land $180,800 Building $187,600$368,400 Land $180,800 Building $187,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 10 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies50 units insured
incl. 40 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims17 (1978–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA9 of 17
Most Recent ClaimJul 2025 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 4 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 83% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - SHORT HILLS
private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2022
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 257 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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