Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 85 Laurel Ave, Kingston, NJ 08528
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,403 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 4.88 acres (212,573 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $136,000 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $5,019 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00005-02-00168 |
| Primary APN | 08-00005-02-00168 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,403 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 212,573 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 0800005000000168 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 LAUREL AVE |
| City | KINGSTON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08528-9622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ROL |
| Legal Block | 5.2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 168 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 53402 |
85 Laurel Ave is owned by a company that bought it in September 2000.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 419, KINGSTON, NJ 08528-0419 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2315 / 675 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Laurel Ave was $5,019, up 13.7% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| County Subdivision | Franklin Township |
| Unified School District | Franklin Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $290,800 (-) Land $92,500 Building $198,300 | $290,800 (-) Land $92,500 Building $198,300 | |
| 2025 | $5,019.00 (+13.71%) | $290,800 Land $92,500 Building $198,300 | $290,800 Land $92,500 Building $198,300 |
| 2024 | $4,414.00 | ||
| 2023 | $242,000 Land $92,500 Building $149,500 | $242,000 Land $92,500 Building $149,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,970.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Laurel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1982–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 85 Laurel Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 - 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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