Union County and Berkeley Heights Township property record for 996 Mountain Ave, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,746 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 1.65 acres (72,179 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Oct 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $12,763 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-02801-0000-00017 |
| Primary APN | 01-02801-0000-00017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,746 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,746 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 72,179 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 220 ft deep x 328 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 996 MOUNTAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07922-2357 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-20 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANCTUARY |
| Legal Block | 2801 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY HEIGHTS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 38202 |
996 Mountain Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2008.
Source: Union County and Berkeley Heights Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 996 MOUNTAIN AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2357 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008199574 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5735 / 369 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 996 MOUNTAIN AVE, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2357 |
| Document Number | 0143160169 |
| Book / Page | 014316 / 000169 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Title Company | EQUITY NATIONAL TITLE LLC, EQUITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 996 MOUNTAIN AVE BERKELEY HEIGHTS NJ 079222357, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2357 |
| Document Number | 0143160169 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Book Page | 014316/000169 |
| Instrument | 644676 |
| Name | EMBRACE HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 10, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 996 Mountain Ave was $12,763, 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 | $290,000 (-) Land $215,600 Building $74,400 | $290,000 (-) Land $215,600 Building $74,400 | |
| 2025 | $12,763.00 (+2.66%) | $290,000 Land $215,600 Building $74,400 | $290,000 Land $215,600 Building $74,400 |
| 2024 | $12,432.00 | ||
| 2023 | $290,000 Land $215,600 Building $74,400 | $290,000 Land $215,600 Building $74,400 | |
| 2022 | $12,177.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 996 Mountain Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 units insured incl. 8 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
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 996 Mountain Ave 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 93% of the US · lower than 81% 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 - 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 247 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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