Hunterdon County and Califon Borough property record for 55 Academy St, Califon, NJ 07830
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2,352 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 3.01 acres (131,377 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $399,000 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $14,446 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-00018-0000-00024 |
| Primary APN | 04-00018-0000-00024 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 2,352 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,352 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 131,377 sqft |
| Street Address | 55 ACADEMY ST |
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| City | CALIFON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07830-4354 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | HUNTERDON NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CALIFON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 10202 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Califon Historic District listed 1976 · 158 contributing resources · NRIS 76001157 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Hunterdon County and Califon Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 55 ACADEMY ST, CALIFON, NJ 07830-4354 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 29, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Jun 5, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020111510 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2497 / 818 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 14, 1992 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1068000505 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | HUNTERDON NJ |
| Property Address | 55 ACADEMY ST, CALIFON, NJ 07830-4354 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 20251229000223640 |
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| Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Book Page | 4666/7 |
| Instrument | 20251229000223640 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HUNTERDON NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 55 ACADEMY ST, CALIFON, NJ 07830-4354 |
| Document Number | 20200605000111510 |
| Book / Page | 2497 / 818 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200605000111510 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | GROUP 21 TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,205.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 31 MAIN ST, 31, CALIFON, NJ 07830-4309 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 55 ACADEMY ST, CALIFON, NJ 07830-4354 |
| Document Number | 20200605000111520 |
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| Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200605000111520 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
Source: Hunterdon County and Califon Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon County |
| Municipality | Califon Borough |
| Elementary School District | Califon Borough School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
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| 2026 | $370,700 (-) Land $150,200 Building $220,500 | $370,700 (-) Land $150,200 Building $220,500 | |
| 2025 | $14,446.00 (+1.78%) | $370,700 (-) Land $150,200 Building $220,500 | $370,700 (-) Land $150,200 Building $220,500 |
| 2024 | $14,194.00 (+5.23%) | ||
| 2023 | $370,700 Land $150,200 Building $220,500 | $370,700 Land $150,200 Building $220,500 | |
| 2022 | $13,489.00 |
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 July 26, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (2011–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | AQUA NJ - CALIFON private · serves 936 people · EPA ID NJ1004001 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 180 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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