Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 539 Plainfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,611 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,059 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $82,000 (Aug 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $8,415 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-01715-0000-00013 |
| Primary APN | 01-01715-0000-00013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,611 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,059 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 539 PLAINFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 240 32 |
| Legal Block | 1715 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| 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 | 539 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AFFINITY FCU |
| Jun 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AFFINITY FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 1984 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 1984 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3373 / 884 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 539 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1924 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0151672543 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Book Page | 15167/2543 |
| Instrument | 32394 |
| Name | AFFINITY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 539 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1924 |
| Document Number | 0143080612 |
| Book / Page | 014308 / 000612 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 539 PLAINFIELD AVE BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079221924, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1924 |
| Document Number | 0143080612 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Book Page | 014308/000612 |
| Instrument | 643849 |
| Name | AFFINITY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
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 | $191,200 (-) Land $119,900 Building $71,300 | $191,200 (-) Land $119,900 Building $71,300 | |
| 2025 | $8,415.00 (+5.9%) Veteran's exemption | $191,200 (-) Land $119,900 Building $71,300 | $191,200 (-) Land $119,900 Building $71,300 |
| 2024 | $7,946.00 (+2.16%) | ||
| 2023 | $191,200 Land $119,900 Building $71,300 | $191,200 Land $119,900 Building $71,300 | |
| 2022 | $7,778.00 |
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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