Union County and Plainfield City property record for 12 Dekalb Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07063
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,044 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,811 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-00216-0000-00005 |
| Primary APN | 12-00216-0000-00005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,044 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Account Number | 02206000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 DEKALB AVE |
| City | PLAINFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07063-1011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 1044 SQ FT |
| Legal Block | 216 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 39400 |
12 Dekalb Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2004.
Source: Union County and Plainfield City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 DEKALB AVE, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07063-1011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5459 / 106 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 12 DEKALB AVE, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07063-1011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 DEKALB AVE, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07063-1011 |
| Document Number | 0153992772 |
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| Date | Aug 17, 2023 |
| Book Page | 15399/2772 |
| Instrument | 55170 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Dekalb Ave was $5,811, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Plainfield City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| Municipality | Plainfield City |
| Unified School District | Plainfield City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $65,100 (-) Land $18,200 Building $46,900 | $65,100 (-) Land $18,200 Building $46,900 | |
| 2025 | $5,811.00 (+2.23%) | $65,100 Land $18,200 Building $46,900 | $65,100 Land $18,200 Building $46,900 |
| 2024 | $5,684.00 | ||
| 2023 | $65,100 Land $18,200 Building $46,900 | $65,100 Land $18,200 Building $46,900 | |
| 2022 | $5,506.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 12 Dekalb Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1999–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 12 Dekalb Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 81% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 317 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.
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