Union County and Cranford Township property record for 132 Beech St, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,525 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,604 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Nov 1973) |
| Tax Bill | $14,844 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 03-00158-0000-00031 |
| Primary APN | 03-00158-0000-00031 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,525 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,604 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 0944009 |
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| Street Address | 132 BEECH ST |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-1718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | ORCHARD PARK SEC #1 |
| Legal Block | 158 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 37100 |
132 Beech St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1973.
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 132 BEECH ST, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 1973 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 1973 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2991 / 726 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 132 BEECH ST, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0144972340 |
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| Date | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Book Page | 14497/2340 |
| Instrument | 663927 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 27, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 132 Beech St was $14,844 with a veteran's exemption, up 8.9% 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 | $204,800 (-) Land $84,100 Building $120,700 | $204,800 (-) Land $84,100 Building $120,700 | |
| 2025 | $14,844.00 (+8.88%) Veteran's exemption | $204,800 Land $84,100 Building $120,700 | $204,800 Land $84,100 Building $120,700 |
| 2024 | $13,633.00 | ||
| 2023 | $204,800 Land $84,100 Building $120,700 | $204,800 Land $84,100 Building $120,700 | |
| 2022 | $13,291.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 132 Beech St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 54 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 54 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 152 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 38 of 152 |
| 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.
The area around 132 Beech St 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 279 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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