136 Smith St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 Property Records

Union County and Elizabeth City property record for 136 Smith St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,646 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size	0.072 acres (3,123 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$469,000 (Aug 2026)
Tax Bill	$7,330 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04 00007-0000-01177`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04 00007-0000-01177`
Alternative APNs	`04-00586-0000-00022` `040000701177`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,646 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,646 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1880
Effective Year Built	Effective 1880
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	3,123 sqft (0.072 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	0400007000001177
Street Address	136 SMITH ST
City	ELIZABETH
State	NJ
Zip	07201-2738
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Subdivision	ELIZABETH
Legal Block	586
Legal Lot Number	22
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Township / Civil Division	ELIZABETH
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3005
Census Tract	31200

Owner

136 Smith St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2026.

Source: Union County and Elizabeth City records, as of September 3, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	136 SMITH ST, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201-2738
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 26, 2026	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT BANK
May 19, 2022	Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage BPL MORTGAGE TRUST LLC
Jul 17, 2020	Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SHELLPOINT MTG SVCNG
Dec 13, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI NEW PENN CMNTY LNDG LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 26, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 26, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 19, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202657415
Deed Book / Page	6630 / 2379
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 11, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc	0060750957
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Recording Date	Aug 26, 2026
Property Address	136 SMITH ST, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201-2738
Document Number	0000057415
Book / Page	6630 / 2379
Instrument Date	Aug 20, 2026
Instrument	202657415
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 3, 2026
Title Company	TITLE AGENCY, ESP TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$47,369.00
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	136 SMITH ST, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201-2738

Mortgage

Document Number	0000096439,
Date	Aug 26, 2026
Instrument	202696439

Lender

Name	PROVIDENT BANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

May 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Recording Date	May 19, 2022
Property Address	136 SMITH ST, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201-2738
Document Number	0064652359
Book / Page	6465 / 2359
Instrument Date	Mar 4, 2022
Instrument	18304
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 11, 2024
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,027.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	634 PARKVIEW AVE, NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07063-1837

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	136 SMITH ST, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201-2738

Mortgage

Document Number	0000037569
Date	May 19, 2022
Instrument	37569

Lender

Name	BPL MORTGAGE TRUST LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2052

July 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Property Address	136 SMITH ST, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201-2738
Document Number	0148042098
Instrument Date	Jul 17, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 13, 2020
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	136 SMITH ST ELIZABETH NJ 072012738, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201-2738

Mortgage

Document Number	0148042098
Date	Oct 30, 2020
Book Page	014804/002098
Instrument	702449

Lender

Name	SHELLPOINT MTG SVCNG
Address	GREENVILLE, SC 29601

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	480 Months
Due	Oct 29, 2060

Interest

Rate	3.5%

December 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Recording Date	Dec 13, 2017
Property Address	136 SMITH ST, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201-2738
Document Number	0062340099
Book / Page	006234 / 000099
Instrument Date	Nov 8, 2017
Instrument	294616
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 13, 2020
Title Company	ASSOCIATED TITLE COMPANY, ASSOCIATED TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$225.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1001 FANNY ST ELIZABETH NJ 072011603, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201-1603

Mortgage

Document Number	143780629
Date	Dec 13, 2017
Book Page	014378/000629
Instrument	650634

Lender

Name	NEW PENN CMNTY LNDG LLC
Address	STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 12, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 136 Smith St was $7,330, up 4.8% from the year before.

Source: Union County and Elizabeth City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Union County
Municipality	Elizabeth City
Unified School District	Elizabeth City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$363,400 (-) Land $155,900 Building $207,500	$363,400 (-) Land $155,900 Building $207,500
2025	$7,330.00 (+4.85%)	$363,400 Land $155,900 Building $207,500	$363,400 Land $155,900 Building $207,500
2024	$6,991.00
2023		$21,800 Land $7,100 Building $14,700	$21,800 Land $7,100 Building $14,700
2022	$6,666.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 136 Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 136 Smith 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY private · serves 134,000 people · EPA ID NJ2004001
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Lead	2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 781 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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