Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 542 Snyder Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,524 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,112 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Oct 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $11,020 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-02301-0000-00038 |
| Primary APN | 01-02301-0000-00038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,524 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,524 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,112 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 542 SNYDER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-2019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-15 |
| Legal Description | INCL LOT 60 |
| Legal Subdivision | STONY HILL ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 2301 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 38201 |
542 Snyder Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1999.
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 SNYDER AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 13, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 13, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199972735 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4885 / 207 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Snyder Ave was $11,020, up 2.7% from the year before.
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 | $250,400 (-) Land $146,800 Building $103,600 | $250,400 (-) Land $146,800 Building $103,600 | |
| 2025 | $11,020.00 (+2.66%) | $250,400 Land $146,800 Building $103,600 | $250,400 Land $146,800 Building $103,600 |
| 2024 | $10,734.00 | ||
| 2023 | $250,400 Land $146,800 Building $103,600 | $250,400 Land $146,800 Building $103,600 | |
| 2022 | $10,514.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 Snyder Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1994.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1994–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 542 Snyder Ave is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 87% 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 228 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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