Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 55 Independence Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,906 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,475,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $26,508 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-10202-0000-00013 |
| Primary APN | 02-10202-0000-00013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 3,906 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1999 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 02001743100013 |
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| Street Address | 55 INDEPENDENCE DR |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-2914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PRD5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS PH 1 SEC 12 |
| Legal Block | 10202 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 52605 |
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 INDEPENDENCE DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 22, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202229202 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7454 / 2156 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 55 INDEPENDENCE DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2914 |
| Document Number | 0000029202 |
| Book / Page | 7454 / 2156 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022029202 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $15,322.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 403 CARDINAL LN, 403, BEDMINSTER, NJ 07921-1913 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 INDEPENDENCE DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2914 |
| Document Number | 0000029204 |
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| Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022029204 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 55 INDEPENDENCE DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2914 |
| Document Number | 0000016241 |
| Book / Page | 7318 / 3874 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021016241 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 22 COOPER AVE UNIT 207, 22, LONG BRANCH, NJ 07740-7483 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 INDEPENDENCE DR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2914 |
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Bernards Township |
| Unified School District | Bernards Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,679,400 (+6.94%) Land $493,800 Building $1,185,600 | $1,679,400 (+6.94%) Land $493,800 Building $1,185,600 | |
| 2025 | $26,508.00 (+5.86%) | $1,570,400 (+19.95%) Land $473,800 Building $1,096,600 | $1,570,400 (+19.95%) Land $473,800 Building $1,096,600 |
| 2024 | $25,041.00 (+4.78%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,309,200 Land $398,800 Building $910,400 | $1,309,200 Land $398,800 Building $910,400 | |
| 2022 | $23,898.00 |
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 3, 2025 · 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 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
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