605 Benson Pl, Westfield, NJ 07090 Property Records

Union County and Westfield Town property record for 605 Benson Pl, Westfield, NJ 07090

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,845 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.154 acres (6,708 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$600,000 (Jun 2012)
Tax Bill	$14,492 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-03403-0000-00013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-03403-0000-00013`
Alternative APNs	`2000446000000019` `200340300013`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,845 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Architectural Style	Colonial
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	6,708 sqft (0.154 acres)
Garage Type	Attached

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	2000446000000019
Street Address	605 BENSON PL
City	WESTFIELD
State	NJ
Zip	07090-1305
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Subdivision	GARWOOD 04 AVE SEC
Legal Block	3403
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Township / Civil Division	WESTFIELD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	36400

Owner

605 Benson Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2012.

Source: Union County and Westfield Town records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	605 BENSON PL, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090-1305
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 29, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 29, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 23, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	5912 / 345
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Property Address	605 BENSON PL, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090-1305
Document Number	0148522539
Instrument Date	Dec 30, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 22, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	605 BENSON PL WESTFIELD NJ 070901305, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090-1305

Mortgage

Document Number	0148522539
Date	Jan 5, 2021
Book Page	014852/002539
Instrument	375

Lender

Name	GARDEN ST HM LNS INC
Address	CHERRY HILL, NJ 08003

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 4, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 605 Benson Pl was $14,492, up 1.8% from the year before.

Source: Union County and Westfield Town assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Union County
Municipality	Westfield Town
Unified School District	Westfield Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$632,300 (-) Land $437,600 Building $194,700	$632,300 (-) Land $437,600 Building $194,700
2025	$14,492.00 (+1.78%)	$632,300 Land $437,600 Building $194,700	$632,300 Land $437,600 Building $194,700
2024	$14,239.00
2023		$632,300 Land $437,600 Building $194,700	$632,300 Land $437,600 Building $194,700
2022	$13,657.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 605 Benson Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2003.

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
Nearby Flood Policies	5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2003–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene

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

Wildfire risk around 605 Benson Pl 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jun 2024
Lead	1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 525 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