Somerset County and Watchung Borough property record for 64 Hillcrest Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,293 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $640,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $7,898 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-04301-0000-00005 |
| Primary APN | 21-04301-0000-00005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,293 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 229 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| Account Number | S001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 64 HILLCREST RD |
| City | WATCHUNG |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07069-6004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: OID 43 6 |
| Legal Block | 4301 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WATCHUNG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 52300 |
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 64 HILLCREST RD, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202621681 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7695 / 721 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 64 HILLCREST RD, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6004 |
| Document Number | 0000021681 |
| Book / Page | 7695 / 721 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621681 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | CLEAR SKIES TITLE LLC, CLEAR SKIES TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $64,640.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 64 HILLCREST RD, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6004 |
| Document Number | 0000021682, |
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| Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621682 |
| Name | FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.47% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 64 HILLCREST RD, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6004 |
| Document Number | 0000001002 |
| Book / Page | 7488 / 2966 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023001002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,105.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 69 PINEHURST DR, WASHINGTON, NJ 07882-4500 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 64 HILLCREST RD, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6004 |
| Document Number | 0000001003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023001003 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| Municipality | Watchung Borough |
| Elementary School District | Watchung Borough School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Watchung Hills Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $430,800 (+6.48%) Land $293,200 Building $137,600 | $430,800 (+6.48%) Land $293,200 Building $137,600 | |
| 2025 | $7,898.00 (+7.11%) | $404,600 (+16.73%) Land $274,000 Building $130,600 | $404,600 (+16.73%) Land $274,000 Building $130,600 |
| 2024 | $7,374.00 (+2.09%) | ||
| 2023 | $346,600 Land $232,200 Building $114,400 | $346,600 Land $232,200 Building $114,400 | |
| 2022 | $7,223.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · 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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 - 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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