Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 59 Walnut Cir, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,598 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.81 acres (35,284 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $640,000 (Jan 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $25,225 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Nov 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-01003-0000-00006 |
| Primary APN | 02-01003-0000-00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,598 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 35,284 sqft (0.81 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 0200030000000006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 59 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 3-21 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLAND GLEN SEC I |
| Legal Block | 1003 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 52400 |
59 Walnut Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2019.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 WALNUT CIR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Nov 13, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2334 / 446 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000043776 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 59 WALNUT CIR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1023 |
| Document Number | 0000028257 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE INS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 59 WALNUT CIR BASKING RIDGE NJ 079201023, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1023 |
| Document Number | 0000028257 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 007224/002830 |
| Instrument | 28257 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 5, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 59 WALNUT CIR, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1023 |
| Document Number | 0000043776 |
| Book / Page | 007166 / 003596 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 43776 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN LAND TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 59 WALNUT CIR BASKING RIDGE NJ 079201023, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1023 |
| Document Number | 43777 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Book Page | 007166/003603 |
| Instrument | 43777 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 12, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 59 Walnut Cir was $25,225, up 19.4% 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 | $1,633,500 (+9.31%) Land $466,200 Building $1,167,300 | $1,633,500 (+9.31%) Land $466,200 Building $1,167,300 | |
| 2025 | $25,225.00 (+19.37%) | $1,494,400 Land $446,200 Building $1,048,200 | $1,494,400 Land $446,200 Building $1,048,200 |
| 2024 | $21,132.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,105,600 Land $386,200 Building $719,400 | $1,105,600 Land $386,200 Building $719,400 | |
| 2022 | $21,232.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 59 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 59 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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