Google street view image for 281 Lake Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Off market sep 1985 for $227K

$1,034,802

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $877/mo

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281 Lake Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

About this home

281 Lake Rd is a 2,417 square foot house on a 0.98 acre lot. - it last sold on September 13, 1985 for $227,000. Based on Redfin's Basking Ridge data, we estimate the home's value is $1,034,802.

Single-familyProperty Type

1974Year Built

0.98 acresLot Size

$428Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,034,802

$808K since sold in September 1985$18K since September

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This home's estimate is 20.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.30M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,525,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
30 Autumn Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2114
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
24 Wharton Way, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2227
$1,416,368
B
5 beds3 baths— sq ft
24 Wharton Way, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2227
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,430,000
C
4 beds3 baths— sq ft
19 Eton Pl, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2304
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$1,250,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
139 Berkeley Cir, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Ridgewood
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$1,125,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
56 Tuxford Ter, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2528
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
52 Galloping Hill Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2116
$1,050,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
52 Galloping Hill Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2116

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Market trends in 07920, NJ

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.6%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$900K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 14 HRS AGO
$749,000
3 beds1.5 baths— sq ft
305 S Maple Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-1316
NEW 28 HRS AGO
$2,250,000
6 beds5.5 baths— sq ft
14 Paddock Ct, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2232
$1,290,000
4 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
8 Stacy Ln, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2025
$750,000
4 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
236 Lurline Dr, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-2624
OPEN TUE, 12PM TO 2PM
$1,400,000
3 beds3.5 baths3,195 sq ft
22 Benedict Cres, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-4916
$419,000
2 beds2 baths1,181 sq ft
329 Penns Way, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-3037
3D WALKTHROUGH
$415,000
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
132 Jamestown Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-3050
EARLY ACCESS
$2,190,000
5 beds6 baths5,578 sq ft
33 Carriage Way, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
$875,000
2 beds3 baths— sq ft
7 Dexter Dr N, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-1540
COMING SOON
$669,000
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
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Sale history for 281 Lake Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,638 (+4.4%)

$408,100 + $550,200

$958,300

2024

$14,022 (−0.6%)

$408,100 + $459,100

$867,200

2023

$14,104 (−2.8%)

$379,600 + $408,600

$788,200

2022

$14,515 (+2.3%)

$379,600 + $368,200

$747,800

2021

$14,190 (+6.2%)

$379,600 + $342,200

$721,800

2020

$13,358 (+2.4%)

$360,600 + $311,900

$672,500

2019

$13,050 (+1.4%)

$350,900 + $287,000

$637,900

2018

$12,864 (+0.2%)

$350,900 + $290,700

$641,600

2017

$12,837 (−2.4%)

$350,900 + $290,700

$641,600

2016

$13,157 (+2.7%)

$350,900 + $294,500

$645,400

2014

$12,816 (+3.7%)

$361,900 + $322,300

$684,200

2013

$12,362

$361,900 + $300,800

$662,700

2011

$12,363 (+5.7%)

$360,400 + $292,800

$653,200

2010

$11,692 (−3.8%)

$360,400 + $296,500

$656,900

2009

$12,158

$359,400 + $280,200

$639,600

Tax history for 281 Lake Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$14,638 (+4.4%)

$408,100 + $550,200

$958,300

2024

$14,022 (−0.6%)

$408,100 + $459,100

$867,200

2023

$14,104 (−2.8%)

$379,600 + $408,600

$788,200

2022

$14,515 (+2.3%)

$379,600 + $368,200

$747,800

2021

$14,190 (+6.2%)

$379,600 + $342,200

$721,800

2020

$13,358 (+2.4%)

$360,600 + $311,900

$672,500

2019

$13,050 (+1.4%)

$350,900 + $287,000

$637,900

2018

$12,864 (+0.2%)

$350,900 + $290,700

$641,600

2017

$12,837 (−2.4%)

$350,900 + $290,700

$641,600

2016

$13,157 (+2.7%)

$350,900 + $294,500

$645,400

2014

$12,816 (+3.7%)

$361,900 + $322,300

$684,200

2013

$12,362

$361,900 + $300,800

$662,700

2011

$12,363 (+5.7%)

$360,400 + $292,800

$653,200

2010

$11,692 (−3.8%)

$360,400 + $296,500

$656,900

2009

$12,158

$359,400 + $280,200

$639,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Frame

Property Information
Subdivision Name: FLINTLOCK/BERNARDS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,417
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 42,689
Legal Lot Number: 14
Legal Block Number: 2502
Acres: 0.98
Zoning Code: R4
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: BERNARDS TWP

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,417
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Somerset County
APN: 0202502 00014

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Oak Street Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

William Annin Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Ridge High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$984,000 – $1.19M

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Home values near 281 Lake Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
299 Lake Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1144 Sq. Ft.	$873,449
245 Lake Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2404 Sq. Ft.	$1,100,538

Address	Redfin Estimate
305 Lake Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$852,285
271 Lake Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2852 Sq. Ft.	$1,319,363

Address	Redfin Estimate
265 Lake Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 5299 Sq. Ft.	$1,570,373
277 Lake Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,375,540

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