61 Maple St, Watchung, NJ 07069 Property Records

Somerset County and Watchung Borough property record for 61 Maple St, Watchung, NJ 07069

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,144 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$5,365,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill$8,839 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN21-02101-0000-00002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-02101-0000-00002
Alternative APNs
  • 210210100002
  • S001

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,144 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,144 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions175 ft deep x 51 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account NumberS001
Street Address61 MAPLE ST
CityWATCHUNG
StateNJ
Zip07069-6311
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-B
Legal DescriptionADDITIONAL LOTS: OID 21 2
Legal Block2101
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Township / Civil DivisionWATCHUNG
Census Block Group3
Census Block3016
Census Tract52300

Owner

Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough records, as of July 7, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address61 MAPLE ST, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6311
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 14, 2022Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MORTGAGE ACCESS CORP
Nov 3, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 14, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 14, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20222208
Deed Book / Page7417 / 1309
Prior Transfer DateOct 28, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000065081
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Recording DateJan 14, 2022
Property Address61 MAPLE ST, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6311
Document Number0000002208
Book / Page7417 / 1309
Instrument DateDec 22, 2021
Instrument2022002208
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 26, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,879.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address189 CROOKED CREEK RD, 189, AIKEN, SC 29805-7535

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address61 MAPLE ST, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6311

Mortgage

Document Number0000002209
DateJan 14, 2022
Instrument2022002209
Lender
NameMORTGAGE ACCESS CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2052

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Recording DateNov 3, 2021
Property Address61 MAPLE ST, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6311
Document Number0000065081
Book / Page7398 / 1232
Instrument DateOct 28, 2021
Instrument2021065081
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 16, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address189 CROOKED CREEK ROAD, 189, GREENVILLE, SC 29605

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address61 MAPLE ST, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6311

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset County
MunicipalityWatchung Borough
Elementary School DistrictWatchung Borough School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictWatchung Hills Regional School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$482,300 (+6.52%) Land $345,900 Building $136,400$482,300 (+6.52%) Land $345,900 Building $136,400
2025$8,839.00 (+7.15%)$452,800 (+18.26%) Land $323,300 Building $129,500$452,800 (+18.26%) Land $323,300 Building $129,500
2024$8,249.00 (+4.84%)
2023$382,900 Land $274,200 Building $108,700$382,900 Land $274,200 Building $108,700
2022$7,868.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 12 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims15 (1978–2025)
Most Recent ClaimJul 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 4 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 145 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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