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1556 E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Property Records

Union County and Scotch Plains Township property record for 1556 E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,748 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size0.149 acres (6,499 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$260,000 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill$9,596 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Transfer
Feb 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN16-00302-0000-00002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-00302-0000-00002
Alternative APNs
  • 160030200002
  • 11000

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,748 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,748 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1972
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area6,499 sqft (0.149 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Account Number11000
Street Address1556 E 2ND ST
CitySCOTCH PLAINS
StateNJ
Zip07076-1628
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-3A
Legal SubdivisionMOUNTAIN VIEW HEIGHTS
Legal Block302
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Township / Civil DivisionSCOTCH PLAINS
Census Block Group3
Census Block3018
Census Tract38400

Owner

1556 E 2nd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2026.

Source: Union County and Scotch Plains Township records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1556 E 2ND ST, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-1628
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHis Wife

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

DateDocument
Feb 6, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
NORTH STAR TITLE AGENCY INC, NORTH STAR TITLE AGENCY LLC
Feb 1, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Feb 27, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
MLB RESID'L LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 27, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 27, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 18, 1978
Deed Document Number2017283792
Last Transfer DateJan 16, 2026
Transfer Doc0066102071
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateFeb 6, 2026
Property Address1556 E 2ND ST, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-1628
Document Number0066102071
Book / Page6610 / 2071
Instrument DateJan 16, 2026
Instrument52740
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 20, 2026
Title CompanyNORTH STAR TITLE AGENCY INC, NORTH STAR TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1556 E 2ND ST, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-1628

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1556 E 2ND ST, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-1628

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Property Address1556 E 2ND ST, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-1628
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 17, 2021
Title CompanySINGLESOURCE PROPERTY SOLUTION, SINGLESOURCE PROP SLN LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0148732249
DateFeb 1, 2021
Book Page14873/2249
Instrument3073
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term316 Months
DueJun 1, 2047

February 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateFeb 27, 2017
Property Address1556 E 2ND ST, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-1628
Document Number0061740659
Book / Page006174 / 000659
Instrument DateFeb 8, 2017
Instrument283792
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2017
Title CompanyFOUNDATION TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$260.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1556 E 2ND ST SCOTCH PLAINS NJ 070761628, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-1628

Mortgage

Document Number142390435
DateFeb 27, 2017
Book Page014239/000435
Instrument637284
Lender
NameMLB RESID'L LNDG
AddressSPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueFeb 26, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1556 E 2nd St was $9,596, up 4.9% from the year before.

Source: Union County and Scotch Plains Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion County
County SubdivisionScotch Plains Township
Unified School DistrictScotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$77,700 (-) Land $15,400 Building $62,300$77,700 (-) Land $15,400 Building $62,300
2025$9,596.00 (+4.94%)$77,700 Land $15,400 Building $62,300$77,700 Land $15,400 Building $62,300
2024$9,144.00
2023$77,700 Land $15,400 Building $62,300$77,700 Land $15,400 Building $62,300
2022$8,768.00

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 1556 E 2nd St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 25 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies25 in force
Nearby Flood Claims60 (1992–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA10 of 60
Most Recent ClaimJul 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 14 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 8 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 19 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 1556 E 2nd 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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 557 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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