78 3rd St, Somerville, NJ 08876 Property Records

Somerset County and Somerville Borough property record for 78 3rd St, Somerville, NJ 08876

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,132 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.129 acres (5,611 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$150,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill$6,424 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Construction Loan
Jun 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18-00057-0000-00026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18-00057-0000-00026
Alternative APN
  • 180005700026

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,132 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,611 sqft (0.129 acres)
Lot Dimensions170 ft deep x 33 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address78 3RD ST
CitySOMERVILLE
StateNJ
Zip08876-3222
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-2
Legal Block57
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Township / Civil DivisionSOMERVILLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2022
Census Tract50400

Owner

Source: Somerset County and Somerville Borough records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1 N APPLE ST, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701-1408
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 2, 2022Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage
LOAN FUNDING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Jun 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
JUDAH OPPENHEIMER
Jun 4, 2021Deed, Transfer
STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 8, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202134984
Deed Book / Page7349 / 3371
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2022: Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Recording DateFeb 2, 2022
Property Address78 3RD ST, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876-3222
Document Number0000005025
Book / Page7422 / 232
Instrument DateJan 28, 2022
Instrument2022005025
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address111 CLIFTON AVE STE 14, 111, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701-3342

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1 N APPLE ST, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701-1408

Mortgage

Document Number0000005026
DateFeb 2, 2022
Instrument2022005026
Lender
NameLOAN FUNDING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
TypeSubprime Lender
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2052

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Property Address78 3RD ST, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876-3222
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1120 LEXINGTON AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701-1865

Mortgage

Document Number0000037047
DateJun 15, 2021
Book Page7353/332
Instrument2021037047
Lender
NameJUDAH OPPENHEIMER
TypePrivate Party
Address45 HIGHVIEW RD, MONSEY, NY 10952
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueJun 1, 2022

June 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSOMERSET NJ
Recording DateJun 4, 2021
Property Address78 3RD ST, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876-3222
Document Number0000034984
Book / Page7349 / 3371
Instrument DateJun 3, 2021
Instrument2021034984
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 17, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$600.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address78 3RD ST, 78, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876-3222

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address111 CLIFTON AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701-3342
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Somerset County and Somerville Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountySomerset County
MunicipalitySomerville Borough
Unified School DistrictSomerville Borough School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$157,500 (-) Land $63,000 Building $94,500$157,500 (-) Land $63,000 Building $94,500
2025$6,424.00 (+3.18%)$157,500 (-) Land $63,000 Building $94,500$157,500 (-) Land $63,000 Building $94,500
2024$6,226.00 (+5.12%)
2023$157,500 Land $63,000 Building $94,500$157,500 Land $63,000 Building $94,500
2022$5,923.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 18 policies
Nearby Flood Policies18 in force
Nearby Flood Claims82 (1978–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 82
Most Recent ClaimJan 2024 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 12 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 22 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 14 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 209 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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