Union County and Cranford Township property record for 159 Hillcrest Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,495 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,325 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $405,000 (Aug 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $16,765 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00414-0000-00005 |
| Primary APN | 03-00414-0000-00005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,495 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,325 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 4253008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 HILLCREST AVE |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-2664 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 414 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 37400 |
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 HILLCREST AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2664 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009207784 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5778 / 60 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0059070189 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $231,300 (-) Land $74,800 Building $156,500 | $231,300 (-) Land $74,800 Building $156,500 | |
| 2025 | $16,765.00 (+6.92%) | $231,300 (+48.55%) Land $74,800 Building $156,500 | $231,300 (+48.55%) Land $74,800 Building $156,500 |
| 2024 | $15,680.00 (+52.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $155,700 Land $74,800 Building $80,900 | $155,700 Land $74,800 Building $80,900 | |
| 2022 | $10,294.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1984 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | 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 683 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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