Somerset County and Bernards Township property record for 72 S Alward Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,577 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 1.66 acres (72,310 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $441,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $10,618 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 02-01902-0000-00014 |
| Primary APN | 02-01902-0000-00014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,577 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 72,310 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 0200099000000020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 72 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 Block | 1902 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERNARDS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 52400 |
72 S Alward Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Somerset County and Bernards Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 S ALWARD AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1847 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRIME TIME MORTGAGE |
| Apr 19, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PRIME TIME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201715664 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6954 / 500 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015641 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 72 S ALWARD AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1847 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002932 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 7296/3879 |
| Instrument | 2021002932 |
| Name | PRIME TIME MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 72 S ALWARD AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1847 |
| Document Number | 0000015664 |
| Book / Page | 6954 / 0500 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017015664 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,671.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 72 S ALWARD AVE, 72, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1847 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 72 S ALWARD AVE, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920-1847 |
| Document Number | 0000015665 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017015665 |
| Name | PRIME TIME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 72 S Alward Ave was $10,618, up 6.6% 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 | $667,700 (+6.15%) Land $404,800 Building $262,900 | $667,700 (+6.15%) Land $404,800 Building $262,900 | |
| 2025 | $10,618.00 (+6.55%) | $629,000 Land $386,800 Building $242,200 | $629,000 Land $386,800 Building $242,200 |
| 2024 | $9,965.00 | ||
| 2023 | $462,800 Land $350,800 Building $112,000 | $462,800 Land $350,800 Building $112,000 | |
| 2022 | $9,125.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 72 S Alward Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 72 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 120 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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