Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 55 Walnut Cir, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,706 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.98 acres (42,689 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $910,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $22,597 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-01003-0000-00007 |
| Primary APN | 02-01003-0000-00007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,706 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 42,689 sqft (0.98 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 0200030000000007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 WALNUT CIR |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-1023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 93-1 3-30 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODIAND GLEN SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | 1003 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 52400 |
55 Walnut Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 WALNUT CIR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY NEIGHBOR BANK |
| Aug 25, 2020 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SOUTHERN TRUST MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202038287 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7241 / 1576 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 55 WALNUT CIR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1023 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000011121 |
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| Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Book Page | 7431/2452 |
| Instrument | 2022011121 |
| Name | COMMUNITY NEIGHBOR BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ROCKPORT, ME 04856 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 55 WALNUT CIR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1023 |
| Document Number | 0000038287 |
| Book / Page | 7241 / 1576 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020038287 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | HILLTOP TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,531.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 171 ARBOR CIR, 171, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-3126 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 WALNUT CIR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1023 |
| Document Number | 0000038288 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020038288 |
| Name | SOUTHERN TRUST MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Walnut Cir was $22,597, up 17.7% from the year before.
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 | $1,537,000 (+14.81%) Land $469,600 Building $1,067,400 | $1,537,000 (+14.81%) Land $469,600 Building $1,067,400 | |
| 2025 | $22,597.00 (+17.7%) | $1,338,700 Land $449,600 Building $889,100 | $1,338,700 Land $449,600 Building $889,100 |
| 2024 | $19,198.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,008,900 Land $389,600 Building $619,300 | $1,008,900 Land $389,600 Building $619,300 | |
| 2022 | $19,392.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Walnut Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 55 Walnut Cir 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 | 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 78 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
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