Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 63 S Alward Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,908 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,542 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-02001-0000-00030 |
| Primary APN | 02-02001-0000-00030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,908 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,908 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 0200095000000059 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 63 S ALWARD AVE |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-1815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSHIP/BERNARDS |
| Legal Block | 2001 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 52400 |
63 S Alward Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 WINSTON RD, BUFFALO, NY 14216-2119 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009828 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 63 S Alward Ave was $12,542, up 5.2% 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 | $828,900 (+11.56%) Land $413,200 Building $415,700 | $828,900 (+11.56%) Land $413,200 Building $415,700 | |
| 2025 | $12,542.00 (+5.17%) | $743,000 Land $393,200 Building $349,800 | $743,000 Land $393,200 Building $349,800 |
| 2024 | $11,926.00 | ||
| 2023 | $628,200 Land $353,200 Building $275,000 | $628,200 Land $353,200 Building $275,000 | |
| 2022 | $12,084.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 63 S Alward Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1999–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · river or lake 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 63 S Alward Ave 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 | 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 200 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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