Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 68 S Alward Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,579 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.96 acres (41,818 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $578,500 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $22,435 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-01902-0000-00015 |
| Primary APN | 02-01902-0000-00015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,579 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 41,818 sqft (0.96 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 0200099000000019 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 S ALWARD AVE |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-1847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Description | FACILITY NAME: DISABLED VETERAN |
| Legal Block | 1902 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 52400 |
68 S Alward Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2013.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 S ALWARD AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1847 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 13, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 201342232 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6655 / 2605 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 68 S ALWARD AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1847 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000071762 |
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| Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 7408/3697 |
| Instrument | 2021071762 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Oct 15, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 68 S Alward Ave was $22,435, up 1.8% 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 | $1,355,600 (+1.99%) Land $428,800 Building $926,800 | $1,355,600 (+1.99%) Land $428,800 Building $926,800 | |
| 2025 | $22,435.00 (+1.83%) | $1,329,100 Land $408,800 Building $920,300 | $1,329,100 Land $408,800 Building $920,300 |
| 2024 | $22,031.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,031,200 Land $368,800 Building $662,400 | $1,031,200 Land $368,800 Building $662,400 | |
| 2022 | $20,083.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 68 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 68 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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