Somerset County and Bridgewater Township property record for 78 Shaffer Rd, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2,269 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,808 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $517,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $14,026 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-00193-02-00012 |
| Primary APN | 06-00193-02-00012 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,269 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1997 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Lot Area | 6,808 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Account Number | S001 |
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| Street Address | 78 SHAFFER RD |
| City | BRIDGEWATER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08807-5606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 201 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROYAL ESTATES PH IV |
| Legal Block | 193.2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIDGEWATER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 50703 |
78 Shaffer Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2012.
Source: Somerset County and Bridgewater Township records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 SHAFFER RD, BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807-5606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201266631 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6582 / 798 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014928 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Shaffer Rd was $14,026, up 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Bridgewater Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Bridgewater Township |
| Unified School District | Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $770,500 (+5.97%) Land $287,800 Building $482,700 | $770,500 (+5.97%) Land $287,800 Building $482,700 | |
| 2025 | $14,026.00 (+0.29%) | $727,100 Land $287,800 Building $439,300 | $727,100 Land $287,800 Building $439,300 |
| 2024 | $13,986.00 | ||
| 2023 | $657,900 Land $287,800 Building $370,100 | $657,900 Land $287,800 Building $370,100 | |
| 2022 | $12,256.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Shaffer Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2002.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2002–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 78 Shaffer Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 609 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
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