Somerset County and Watchung Borough property record for 89 Orchard Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,539 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,448 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage May 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-04301-0000-00031 |
| Primary APN | 21-04301-0000-00031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,539 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft |
| Account Number | S001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 89 ORCHARD RD |
| City | WATCHUNG |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07069-6025 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-R |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: OID 43 30.S |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATE/MARY WINIFRED EATON |
| Legal Block | 4301 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WATCHUNG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 52300 |
89 Orchard Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 89 ORCHARD RD, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6025 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HARLEE B HATOFF |
| May 3, 2021 | Deed, Transfer ISLAND TITLE CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202128255 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7338 / 1736 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Property Address | 89 ORCHARD RD, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6025 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 BLUE RIDGE AVE, GREEN BROOK, NJ 08812-2103 |
| Document Number | 0000036663 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 7352/1940 |
| Instrument | 2021036663 |
| Name | HARLEE B HATOFF |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 2 HARTWELL CT, BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 89 ORCHARD RD, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6025 |
| Document Number | 0000028255 |
| Book / Page | 7338 / 1736 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021028255 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Title Company | ISLAND TITLE CORPORATION |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,215.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 819 ATKINSON CIR, HILLSBOROUGH, NJ 08844-3430 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 89 ORCHARD RD, WATCHUNG, NJ 07069-6025 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 89 Orchard Rd was $8,448, down 31% from the year before.
Source: Somerset County and Watchung Borough assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Somerset County |
| Municipality | Watchung Borough |
| Elementary School District | Watchung Borough School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Watchung Hills Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $458,700 (+5.98%) Land $458,700 | $458,700 (+5.98%) Land $458,700 | |
| 2025 | $8,448.00 (-31.04%) | $432,800 Land $432,800 | $432,800 Land $432,800 |
| 2024 | $12,251.00 | ||
| 2023 | $576,000 Land $374,000 Building $202,000 | $576,000 Land $374,000 Building $202,000 | |
| 2022 | $11,801.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 89 Orchard Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 10 units insured incl. 4 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 89 Orchard Rd 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 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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