117 Benjamin St, Cranford, NJ 07016 Property Records

Union County and Cranford Township property record for 117 Benjamin St, Cranford, NJ 07016

Property Summary

Property TypeReligious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
Details1,770 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size0.134 acres (5,828 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$12,931 (Mar 2020)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Mortgage
Mar 2020 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-00418-0000-00005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-00418-0000-00005
Alternative APNs
  • 030041800005
  • 4376008

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,770 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1914
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1914
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,828 sqft (0.134 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Account Number4376008
Street Address117 BENJAMIN ST
CityCRANFORD
StateNJ
Zip07016-2623
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Religious, Church, Worship (Synagogue, Temple, Parsonage)
Legal DescriptionFACILITY NAME: RESIDENCE
Legal SubdivisionESTATE OF BENJAMIN F HAM SEC 2
Legal Block418
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Township / Civil DivisionCRANFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract37400

Owner

Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address108 CHURCH ST, 3, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901-2002
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 12, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
CAPC SUPPORTIVE NEEDS HOUSING INC
Mar 12, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 30, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 12, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 12, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 3, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020323046
Deed Book / Page6363 / 561
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Property Address117 BENJAMIN ST, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2623
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0147090183
DateJun 12, 2020
Book Page14709/183
Instrument692980
Lender
NameCAPC SUPPORTIVE NEEDS HOUSING INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateMar 12, 2020
Property Address117 BENJAMIN ST, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2623
Document Number0063630561
Book / Page006363 / 000561
Instrument DateFeb 28, 2020
Instrument323046
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$13.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address108 CHURCH ST #3RD NEW BRUNSWICK NJ 089012002, 3RD, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901-2002

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Property Address117 BENJAMIN ST, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2623
Document Number0146480355
Instrument DateSep 30, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 20, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address117 BENJAMIN ST CRANFORD NJ 070162623, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2623

Mortgage

Document Number0146480355
DateFeb 3, 2020
Book Page014648/000355
Instrument686192
Lender
NameMISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY
AddressELIZABETH, NJ 07207
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueFeb 2, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Union County and Cranford Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion County
County SubdivisionCranford Township
Unified School DistrictCranford Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$157,700 (-) Land $66,700 Building $91,000$157,700 (-) Land $66,700 Building $91,000
2025$157,700 (-) Land $66,700 Building $91,000$157,700 (-) Land $66,700 Building $91,000
2023$157,700 Land $66,700 Building $91,000$157,700 Land $66,700 Building $91,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 28 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies28 in force
Nearby Flood Claims45 (1994–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA8 of 45
Most Recent ClaimJul 2025 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 8 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 18 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 5 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 666 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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