Somerset County and Somerville Borough property record for 85 Washington Pl, Somerville, NJ 08876
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,920 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $207,000 (Mar 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $13,824 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-00124-0000-00005 |
| Primary APN | 18-00124-0000-00005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,400 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 85 WASHINGTON PL |
|---|---|
| City | SOMERVILLE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08876-2807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | INCL BLK 124 LOT 5 BLK 8 LOT 2-07 BLK 9 LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 26 LOT 23 |
| Legal Block | 124 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | SOMERVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 50400 |
85 Washington Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1997.
Source: Somerset County and Somerville Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 WASHINGTON PL, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876-2807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 1993 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2103 / 14 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 21, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1908000644 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Washington Pl was $13,824, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Somerville Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| Municipality | Somerville Borough |
| Unified School District | Somerville Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $338,900 (-) Land $108,900 Building $230,000 | $338,900 (-) Land $108,900 Building $230,000 | |
| 2025 | $13,824.00 (+3.19%) | $338,900 Land $108,900 Building $230,000 | $338,900 Land $108,900 Building $230,000 |
| 2024 | $13,396.00 | ||
| 2023 | $338,900 Land $108,900 Building $230,000 | $338,900 Land $108,900 Building $230,000 | |
| 2022 | $12,746.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Washington Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 82 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 82 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 Washington Pl 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 | 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 21 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 |
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