What is the minimum lot size in Basking Ridge, NJ?

In Basking Ridge's single-family zones: R-1 requires 130,680 sq ft; R-2 requires 87,120 sq ft; R-3 requires 87,120 sq ft; R-4 requires 43,560 sq ft; R-5 requires 43,560 sq ft; R-6 requires 32,670 sq ft; R-7 requires 21,780 sq ft; RC-1 requires 60,000 sq ft. Undersized existing lots may still be buildable under the ordinance, so check your specific lot.

How big a house can I build in Basking Ridge, NJ?

It depends on the zone, lot size, setbacks, building coverage, height and any floor area limit. Enter an address in our free lot check to get a rough maximum home size for that lot in Basking Ridge.

Basking Ridge, NJ Zoning: Minimum Lot Sizes, Setbacks & What You Can Build

Single-Family Zones

Basking Ridge zoning, zone by zone.

Zone	Min lot (sq ft)	Min width	Front	Side (each / total)	Rear	Height
R-1 Residential R-1	130,680	250 ft	100 ft	50 ft / 100 ft	100 ft	35 ft
R-2 Residential R-2	87,120	250 ft	100 ft	50 ft / 100 ft	100 ft	35 ft
R-3 Residential R-3	87,120	250 ft	100 ft	50 ft / 100 ft	100 ft	35 ft
R-4 Residential R-4	43,560	200 ft	75 ft	20 ft / 50 ft	75 ft	35 ft
R-5 Residential R-5	43,560	200 ft	75 ft	20 ft / 50 ft	75 ft	35 ft
R-6 Residential R-6	32,670	150 ft	50 ft	30 ft / 75 ft	50 ft	35 ft
R-7 Residential R-7	21,780	125 ft	40 ft	20 ft / 60 ft	40 ft	35 ft
RC-1 Residential Cluster RC-1	60,000	150 ft	75 ft	25 ft	75 ft	35 ft
RC-2 Residential Cluster RC-2	40,000	125 ft	50 ft	25 ft	50 ft	35 ft
RC-3 Residential Cluster RC-3	40,000	125 ft	50 ft	25 ft	50 ft	35 ft
RC-4 Residential Cluster RC-4	20,000	125 ft	50 ft	25 ft	50 ft	35 ft

Source: Bernards Township Zoning Guide - Residential Zones (Table 501 residential bulks), dated 10/03/06, 2006-10-03 (guide date stamp). Read 2026-09-28. Only zones we could confirm from the ordinance are shown. Rules change and have exceptions (corner lots, undersized lots, steep slopes, overlays), so confirm with the town zoning officer before you buy or design.

What Builders Build Here

What the market pays for new homes in Basking Ridge.

Zoning tells you what you are allowed to build. These numbers tell you what sells.

8teardowns since 2019older homes and lots bought by builders

$470Kmedian builder paidfor the old house and lot

5,409median new home, sq ftnew homes sold, last 2 years

$2.06Mmedian new home price2 sold, last 2 years

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Written and reviewed by

Michael Bulwin

Licensed REALTOR-Associate, Builders Resource Center at Corcoran Sawyer Smith. Advises builders and owners in Basking Ridge. Numbers updated September 2026.

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