Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 59 Whitenack Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,236 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $735,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $15,310 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-04201-0000-00005 |
| Primary APN | 02-04201-0000-00005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,236 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft |
| Old Parcel Number | 0200105000000004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 59 WHITENACK RD |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-2053 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW ACRES SEC 01 |
| Legal Block | 4201 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 52604 |
59 Whitenack Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 WHITENACK RD, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2053 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EMBRACE HM LOANS |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ASSOCIATED TITLE AGENCY LLC, ASSOCIATED TITLE AGCY LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202049848 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7261 / 116 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 59 WHITENACK RD, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2053 |
| Document Number | 0000049849 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ASSOCIATED TITLE AGENCY LLC, ASSOCIATED TITLE AGCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 59 WHITENACK RD BASKING RIDGE NJ 079202053, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2053 |
| Document Number | 0000049849 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 007261/000124 |
| Instrument | 49849 |
| Name | EMBRACE HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 8, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 59 WHITENACK RD, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2053 |
| Document Number | 0000049848 |
| Book / Page | 007261 / 000116 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 49848 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ASSOCIATED TITLE AGENCY LLC, ASSOCIATED TITLE AGCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $735.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 59 WHITENACK RD BASKING RIDGE NJ 079202053, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 59 Whitenack Rd was $15,310, up 8.3% 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 | $955,100 (+5.3%) Land $470,000 Building $485,100 | $955,100 (+5.3%) Land $470,000 Building $485,100 | |
| 2025 | $15,310.00 (+8.3%) | $907,000 Land $435,000 Building $472,000 | $907,000 Land $435,000 Building $472,000 |
| 2024 | $14,137.00 | ||
| 2023 | $727,800 Land $405,000 Building $322,800 | $727,800 Land $405,000 Building $322,800 | |
| 2022 | $14,105.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 59 Whitenack Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Whitenack Rd 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 79 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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