Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 70 E Lewis St, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,248 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.9 acres (39,204 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $865,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $14,809 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-01611-0000-00017 |
| Primary APN | 02-01611-0000-00017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,248 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 39,204 sqft (0.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 0200084000000021 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 E LEWIS ST |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-1228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 73 19-1 |
| Legal Block | 1611 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 52400 |
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 E LEWIS ST, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1228 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Nov 3, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202231765 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7458 / 2298 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 70 E LEWIS ST, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1228 |
| Document Number | 0000031765 |
| Book / Page | 7458 / 2298 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022031765 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | FOUNDATION TITLE, FOUNDATION TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,009.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6F SOMERSET HILLS CT, 6F, BERNARDSVILLE, NJ 07924-2296 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 E LEWIS ST, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1228 |
| Document Number | 0000031766 |
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| Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022031766 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 70 E LEWIS ST, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1228 |
| Document Number | 0000046145 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 E LEWIS ST BASKING RIDGE NJ 079201228, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1228 |
| Document Number | 0000046145 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Book Page | 007004/002974 |
| Instrument | 46145 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 13, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $903,800 (+3.02%) Land $407,400 Building $496,400 | $903,800 (+3.02%) Land $407,400 Building $496,400 | |
| 2025 | $14,809.00 (+2.96%) | $877,300 (+18.76%) Land $387,400 Building $489,900 | $877,300 (+18.76%) Land $387,400 Building $489,900 |
| 2024 | $14,383.00 (+9.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $738,700 Land $357,400 Building $381,300 | $738,700 Land $357,400 Building $381,300 | |
| 2022 | $13,157.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · Severe Storms And 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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 211 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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