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Single Family ResidenceResidential
$2,385,314$518 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $1,490,000 on Mar 6, 2017

42 ESSEX PL

BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920
0
Baths
4,606 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.
1.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$2.4M
$2.1M low$2.7M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,490,000 · Mar 6, 2017
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$1,252,314
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$1,001,851
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.48%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$1,133,000
WELLS FARGO BANK NA · recorded Jul 27, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$35,100 (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.$2,205,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$526,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,679,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,079,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,205,900

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.53
39
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.
67
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Liberty Corner Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
William Annin Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Ridge High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Bernards Township 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

42 Essex Pl 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Somerset County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Somerset County
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Somerset County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Basking Ridge 07920
  • Newer than 97% 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
$255K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 98% 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$2,385,314
CheaperTypical $951,052Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$518
CheaperTypical $424Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area4,606 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,146 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size1.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 42 Essex Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBasking Ridge 07920Somerset County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,385,31498% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$51890% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than4,606 ft²94% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.3 ac89% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than200397% of homes91% of homes

About 42 Essex Pl

How much is 42 Essex Pl, Basking Ridge, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Essex Pl, Basking Ridge, NJ is $2,385,314 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $2,117,354 to $2,653,274. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Essex Pl, Basking Ridge, NJ last sell?

42 Essex Pl, Basking Ridge, NJ last sold on Mar 6, 2017 for $1,490,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 42 Essex Pl, Basking Ridge, NJ built?

42 Essex Pl, Basking Ridge, NJ was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.

What schools serve 42 Essex Pl, Basking Ridge, NJ?

42 Essex Pl, Basking Ridge, NJ is assigned to Liberty Corner Elementary School (elementary), rated A; William Annin Middle School (middle), rated A; Ridge High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Bernards Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Essex Pl, 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 98% of them ($2,385,314 against a typical $951,052), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($518 against a typical $424), it is bigger than 94% of them (4,606 ft² against a typical 2,146 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (1.3 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (2003 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Somerset County, it is worth more than almost all 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 42 Essex Pl, Basking Ridge, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Essex Pl, Basking Ridge, NJ was $35,100. The county assessed it at $2,205,900.

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