Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$636,674$248 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

1296 BIRCH DR

BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920
0
Baths
2,569 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$637K
$596K low$678K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,472 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$549,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$245,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$303,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$491,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$549,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.45
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
19
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
43
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySOMERSET
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Hamilton Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi
H
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi
M
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 4.5 mi

District: Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07920These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.20
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.102

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,676
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,109 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$170,540
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$228,687
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1296 Birch Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 70% of homes in Basking Ridge 07920
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Basking Ridge 07920
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Somerset County
  • Older than 65% of homes in Basking Ridge 07920

What homes are worth in Basking Ridge 07920

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$252K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Basking Ridge 07920.

How it measures up in Basking Ridge 07920

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Basking Ridge 07920.

Estimated value$636,674
CheaperTypical $926,878Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$248
CheaperTypical $420Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area2,569 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,144 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 1296 Birch Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBasking Ridge 07920Somerset County
Estimated valuepricier than$636,67430% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$248almost no homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than2,569 ft²63% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac47% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than198235% of homes49% of homes

About 1296 Birch Dr

How much is 1296 Birch Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1296 Birch Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ is $636,674 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $595,763 to $677,585. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1296 Birch Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ last sell?

1296 Birch Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1296 Birch Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ?

1296 Birch Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ has 2,569 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 1296 Birch Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ built?

1296 Birch Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ was built in 1982, making it 44 years old.

What schools serve 1296 Birch Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ?

1296 Birch Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ is assigned to Hamilton Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School (high), rated B+; Bridgewater-Raritan Regional Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1296 Birch Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ compare to other homes in Basking Ridge 07920?

Among the 9,639 homes in Basking Ridge 07920, it is worth more than 30% of them ($636,674 against a typical $926,878), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($248 against a typical $420), it is bigger than 63% of them (2,569 ft² against a typical 2,144 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1982 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Somerset County, it is worth more than 47% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1296 Birch Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1296 Birch Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ was $9,472. The county assessed it at $549,200.

More homes on Birch Dr

Closest homes

More homes in Basking Ridge 07920

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 1296 Birch Dr on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map