Union County and Cranford Township property record for 12 Wade Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,014 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Oct 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $18,040 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00320-0000-00040 |
| Primary APN | 03-00320-0000-00040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,014 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 3701005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 WADE AVE |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-2569 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | ELIZABETH VE VILLA SITES SEC 0 |
| Legal Block | 320 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 37000 |
12 Wade Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2009.
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 WADE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2569 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009208943 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5784 / 176 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 27, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0057940228 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 12 WADE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2569 |
| Document Number | 0000096294 |
| Book / Page | 15847 / 83 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202696294 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 WADE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2569 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000096294, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Book Page | 15847/83 |
| Instrument | 202696294 |
| Name | PROVIDENT BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Wade Ave was $18,040, up 6.9% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Cranford Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Cranford Township |
| Unified School District | Cranford Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $248,900 (-) Land $73,400 Building $175,500 | $248,900 (-) Land $73,400 Building $175,500 | |
| 2025 | $18,040.00 (+6.92%) | $248,900 Land $73,400 Building $175,500 | $248,900 Land $73,400 Building $175,500 |
| 2024 | $16,873.00 | ||
| 2023 | $248,900 Land $73,400 Building $175,500 | $248,900 Land $73,400 Building $175,500 | |
| 2022 | $9,230.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Wade Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · other causes |
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.
The area around 12 Wade Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 536 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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