Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 559 Plainfield Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,461 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.689 acres (30,013 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $630,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $15,386 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage May 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-01715-0000-00016 |
| Primary APN | 01-01715-0000-00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,461 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 30,013 sqft (0.689 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 559 PLAINFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| 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 13-1 |
| Legal Block | 1715 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 38202 |
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 559 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| May 2, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Jun 25, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 6030 / 900 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 559 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1924 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | CLOSING USA LLC, CLOSING USA |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0149392668 |
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| Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14939/2668 |
| Instrument | 9756 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 559 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1924 |
| Document Number | 0145562568 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2019 |
| Title Company | CLOSING USA LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 559 PLAINFIELD AVE BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079221924, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1924 |
| Document Number | 0145562568 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 014556/002568 |
| Instrument | 672655 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 14, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 559 PLAINFIELD AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1924 |
| Document Number | 0144652146 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Title Company | CLOSING USA LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 559 PLAINFIELD AVE BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079221924, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1924 |
| Document Number | 0144652146 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Book Page | 014465/002146 |
| Instrument | 659802 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 11, 2033 |
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 | $349,600 (-) Land $145,600 Building $204,000 | $349,600 (-) Land $145,600 Building $204,000 | |
| 2025 | $15,386.00 (+2.66%) | $349,600 (-) Land $145,600 Building $204,000 | $349,600 (-) Land $145,600 Building $204,000 |
| 2024 | $14,987.00 (+2.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $349,600 Land $145,600 Building $204,000 | $349,600 Land $145,600 Building $204,000 | |
| 2022 | $14,679.00 |
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 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.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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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