Essex County and Cedar Grove Township property record for 135 Bowden Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,148 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,519 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $168,000 (Apr 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $10,342 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-00222-0000-00119 |
| Primary APN | 04-00222-0000-00119 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,148 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,148 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,519 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Old Parcel Number | 040022200119 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 135 BOWDEN RD |
| City | CEDAR GROVE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07009-1710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 46X120+74X120TRI IRR |
| Legal Block | 222 |
| Legal Lot Number | 119 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CEDAR GROVE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6006 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
135 Bowden Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1990.
Source: Essex County and Cedar Grove Township records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 BOWDEN RD, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-1710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5122 / 750 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 135 Bowden Rd was $10,342, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Cedar Grove Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Cedar Grove Township |
| Unified School District | Cedar Grove Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $515,700 (+33.98%) Land $305,900 Building $209,800 | $515,700 (+33.98%) Land $305,900 Building $209,800 | |
| 2025 | $10,342.00 (+2.79%) | $384,900 Land $240,000 Building $144,900 | $384,900 Land $240,000 Building $144,900 |
| 2024 | $10,061.00 | ||
| 2023 | $384,900 Land $240,000 Building $144,900 | $384,900 Land $240,000 Building $144,900 | |
| 2022 | $9,868.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 135 Bowden Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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 135 Bowden Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CEDAR GROVE WATER DEPT serves 12,900 people · EPA ID NJ0704001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 359 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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