Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 70 N Maple Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,531 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.79 acres (34,412 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $843,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $14,726 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-01001-0000-00020-02 |
| Primary APN | 02-01001-0000-00020-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,531 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 34,412 sqft (0.79 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 020007500000001901 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 70 N MAPLE AVE |
| City | BASKING RIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07920-1149 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: FP 25 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH MAPLE AVE |
| Legal Block | 1001 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20.2 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 52400 |
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 N MAPLE AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1149 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LEADER BANK NA |
| Oct 2, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI BENCHMARK LNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 20, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5954 / 2552 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5941001570 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 70 N MAPLE AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1149 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000035258 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Book Page | 7655/1315 |
| Instrument | 2025035258 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ARLINGTON, MA 02476 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 294 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 70 N MAPLE AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1149 |
| Document Number | 0000039254 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | CORTES AND HAY INC, CORTES & HAY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 70 N MAPLE AVE BASKING RIDGE NJ 079201149, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1149 |
| Document Number | 0000039254 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 007159/000854 |
| Instrument | 39254 |
| Name | BENCHMARK LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 14, 2034 |
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 | $954,000 (+9.35%) Land $338,100 Building $615,900 | $954,000 (+9.35%) Land $338,100 Building $615,900 | |
| 2025 | $14,726.00 (+0.12%) | $872,400 (+14.32%) Land $321,100 Building $551,300 | $872,400 (+14.32%) Land $321,100 Building $551,300 |
| 2024 | $14,708.00 (+4.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $763,100 Land $304,100 Building $459,000 | $763,100 Land $304,100 Building $459,000 | |
| 2022 | $14,109.00 |
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 |
| 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 | 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 - 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 78 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 |
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