Somerset County and Franklin Township property record for 96 Smith Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,857 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,797 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $11,008 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00075-0000-00006 |
| Primary APN | 08-00075-0000-00006 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,857 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,857 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 21,797 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 173 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 96 SMITH RD |
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| City | SOMERSET |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08873-2726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Block | 75 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SOMERSET NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 54302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Six Mile Run Historic District listed 1995 · 198 contributing resources · NRIS 95001191 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
96 Smith Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Somerset County and Franklin Township records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 SMITH RD, SOMERSET, NJ 08873-2726 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201649001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6918 / 3745 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 16, 1990 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1777000312 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 96 Smith Rd was $11,008, up 13.2% 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 | $633,000 (-) Land $321,800 Building $311,200 | $633,000 (-) Land $321,800 Building $311,200 | |
| 2025 | $11,008.00 (+13.23%) | $633,000 Land $321,800 Building $311,200 | $633,000 Land $321,800 Building $311,200 |
| 2024 | $9,722.00 | ||
| 2023 | $494,800 Land $281,800 Building $213,000 | $494,800 Land $281,800 Building $213,000 | |
| 2022 | $9,370.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 96 Smith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2021.
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 |
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| 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 | 2 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| 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 96 Smith Rd 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% of New Jersey |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 57,150 people · EPA ID NJ1808001 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 9 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 47 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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