Union County and New Providence Borough property record for 12 E 5th St, New Providence, NJ 07974
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,828 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.434 acres (18,905 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $535,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $14,049 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-00144-0000-00003 |
| Primary APN | 11-00144-0000-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,828 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,828 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 18,905 sqft (0.434 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 00146900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 E 5TH ST |
| City | NEW PROVIDENCE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07974-2211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEW PROVIDENCE |
| Legal Block | 144 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW PROVIDENCE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 38104 |
12 E 5th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Union County and New Providence Borough records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 E 5TH ST, NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974-2211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2005 |
| Deed Document Number | 2013246848 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5982 / 827 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0055240165 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 12 E 5TH ST, NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974-2211 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | WINTER TITLE AGENCY INC, HUNTER TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0150472918 |
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| Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 15047/2918 |
| Instrument | 20022 |
| Name | GARDEN STATE HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHERRY HILL, NJ 08003 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 E 5th St was $14,049, up 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Union County and New Providence Borough assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| Municipality | New Providence Borough |
| Unified School District | New Providence Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $268,000 (-) Land $130,200 Building $137,800 | $268,000 (-) Land $130,200 Building $137,800 | |
| 2025 | $14,049.00 (+1.55%) | $268,000 Land $130,200 Building $137,800 | $268,000 Land $130,200 Building $137,800 |
| 2024 | $13,834.00 | ||
| 2023 | $268,000 Land $130,200 Building $137,800 | $268,000 Land $130,200 Building $137,800 | |
| 2022 | $13,233.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 E 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2005.
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 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2005–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2026 · other causes |
| 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 E 5th St 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 - SHORT HILLS private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 492 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 |
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