Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 79 Sawmill Dr, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,245 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.509 acres (22,172 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,028 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 01-01106-0000-00016 |
| Primary APN | 01-01106-0000-00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,245 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,245 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 22,172 sqft (0.509 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 249 ft deep x 89 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 79 SAWMILL DR |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-1912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 241 17-4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAW MILL ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 1106 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 38202 |
79 Sawmill Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2012.
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 SAWMILL DR, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0058910903 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 79 SAWMILL DR, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1912 |
| Document Number | 0143972362 |
| Book / Page | 014397 / 002362 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 79 SAWMILL DR BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079221912, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-1912 |
| Document Number | 0143972362 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 014397/002362 |
| Instrument | 652788 |
| Name | TD BK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PORTLAND, ME 04101 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 24, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Sawmill Dr was $12,028, up 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Berkeley Heights Township |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Heights Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $273,300 (-) Land $152,500 Building $120,800 | $273,300 (-) Land $152,500 Building $120,800 | |
| 2025 | $12,028.00 (+2.66%) | $273,300 Land $152,500 Building $120,800 | $273,300 Land $152,500 Building $120,800 |
| 2024 | $11,716.00 | ||
| 2023 | $273,300 Land $152,500 Building $120,800 | $273,300 Land $152,500 Building $120,800 | |
| 2022 | $11,475.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Sawmill Dr in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1987–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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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 79 Sawmill Dr is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 83% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 323 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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