Somerset County and Bridgewater Township property record for 540 Union Ave, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 868 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.661 acres (28,802 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $298,000 (Nov 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $6,320 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-00255-0000-00009 |
| Primary APN | 06-00255-0000-00009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 868 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 868 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 28,802 sqft (0.661 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 288 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | S001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 UNION AVE |
| City | BRIDGEWATER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08807-3144 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Block | 255 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIDGEWATER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 51000 |
540 Union Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2006.
Source: Somerset County and Bridgewater Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 UNION AVE, BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807-3144 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5960 / 620 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Union Ave was $6,320, up 0.8% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Bridgewater Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Bridgewater Township |
| Unified School District | Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $355,000 (+9.37%) Land $211,700 Building $143,300 | $355,000 (+9.37%) Land $211,700 Building $143,300 | |
| 2025 | $6,320.00 (+0.81%) | $324,600 Land $195,700 Building $128,900 | $324,600 Land $195,700 Building $128,900 |
| 2024 | $6,269.00 | ||
| 2023 | $293,800 Land $195,700 Building $98,100 | $293,800 Land $195,700 Building $98,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,473.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Union Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 24 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 540 Union Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 132 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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