Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 553 Plainfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,908 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 1.98 acres (86,249 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,600,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $17,806 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale May 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-01715-0000-00015 |
| Primary APN | 01-01715-0000-00015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,908 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 86,249 sqft |
| Street Address | 553 PLAINFIELD AVE |
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| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 240 13 |
| Legal Block | 1715 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 38202 |
553 Plainfield Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2022.
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2022 | Deed, Transfer MORRIS HOME ABSTRACT COMPANY INC, MORRIS HOME ABSTRACT CO INC |
| May 23, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LAKELAND BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202216761 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6459 / 2013 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 553 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1924 |
| Document Number | 0064592013 |
| Book / Page | 6459 / 2013 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 16761 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | MORRIS HOME ABSTRACT COMPANY INC, MORRIS HOME ABSTRACT CO INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $32,835.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 PLAINFIELD AVE, 553, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1924 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1924 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 553 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1924 |
| Document Number | 0142810014 |
| Book / Page | 014281 / 000014 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 PLAINFIELD AVE BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079221924, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1924 |
| Document Number | 0142810014 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 014281/000014 |
| Instrument | 641245 |
| Name | LAKELAND BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OAK RIDGE, NJ 07438 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jun 4, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Plainfield Ave was $17,806, 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 | $404,600 (-) Land $211,500 Building $193,100 | $404,600 (-) Land $211,500 Building $193,100 | |
| 2025 | $17,806.00 (+2.66%) | $404,600 Land $211,500 Building $193,100 | $404,600 Land $211,500 Building $193,100 |
| 2024 | $17,345.00 | ||
| 2023 | $404,600 Land $211,500 Building $193,100 | $404,600 Land $211,500 Building $193,100 | |
| 2022 | $14,818.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 553 Plainfield Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 28 flood claims nearby since 1987.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1987–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 28 |
| 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 553 Plainfield 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 94% of the US · lower than 83% 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 257 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 |
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