Union County and Scotch Plains Township property record for 1561 E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,215 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,342 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Feb 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $7,509 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-00202-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 16-00202-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,215 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,215 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,342 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 6900 |
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| Street Address | 1561 E 2ND ST |
| City | SCOTCH PLAINS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07076-1622 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3A |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNTAIN VIEW HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 202 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTCH PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 38400 |
1561 E 2nd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 1987.
Source: Union County and Scotch Plains Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1561 E 2ND ST, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-1622 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3493 / 330 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1561 E 2nd St was $7,509, up 5% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Scotch Plains Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Scotch Plains Township |
| Unified School District | Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $60,800 (-) Land $16,400 Building $44,400 | $60,800 (-) Land $16,400 Building $44,400 | |
| 2025 | $7,509.00 (+4.96%) | $60,800 Land $16,400 Building $44,400 | $60,800 Land $16,400 Building $44,400 |
| 2024 | $7,154.00 | ||
| 2023 | $60,800 Land $16,400 Building $44,400 | $60,800 Land $16,400 Building $44,400 | |
| 2022 | $6,861.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1561 E 2nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 58 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 58 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1561 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 Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 557 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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