Union County and Rahway City property record for 159 Murray St, Rahway, NJ 07065
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,792 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,027 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $12,506 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00019-0000-00005-01 |
| Primary APN | 13-00019-0000-00005-01 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1989 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,027 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 06254001 |
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| Street Address | 159 MURRAY ST |
| City | RAHWAY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07065-2815 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | ALMAGDA CORP |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.1 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RAHWAY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 35700 |
159 Murray St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2018.
Source: Union County and Rahway City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 MURRAY ST, RAHWAY, NJ 07065-2815 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Nov 19, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Jan 3, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 14, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018306971 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6296 / 2080 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 159 MURRAY ST, RAHWAY, NJ 07065-2815 |
| Document Number | 0147792444 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, NORTH AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 159 MURRAY ST RAHWAY NJ 070652815, RAHWAY, NJ 07065-2815 |
| Document Number | 0147792444 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 014779/002444 |
| Instrument | 700048 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 29, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 159 MURRAY ST, RAHWAY, NJ 07065-2815 |
| Document Number | 0062962080 |
| Book / Page | 006296 / 002080 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 306971 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | CORE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $390.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 159 MURRAY ST RAHWAY NJ 070652815, RAHWAY, NJ 07065-2815 |
| Document Number | 145072462 |
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| Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Book Page | 014507/002462 |
| Instrument | 665449 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 18, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 159 MURRAY ST, RAHWAY, NJ 07065-2815 |
| Document Number | 0144040894 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 MURRAY ST RAHWAY NJ 070652815, RAHWAY, NJ 07065-2815 |
| Document Number | 0144040894 |
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| Date | Feb 9, 2018 |
| Book Page | 014404/000894 |
| Instrument | 653595 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 8, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Murray St was $12,506, up 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Rahway City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| Municipality | Rahway City |
| Unified School District | Rahway City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $164,900 (-) Land $50,000 Building $114,900 | $164,900 (-) Land $50,000 Building $114,900 | |
| 2025 | $12,506.00 (+2.42%) | $164,900 Land $50,000 Building $114,900 | $164,900 Land $50,000 Building $114,900 |
| 2024 | $12,210.00 | ||
| 2023 | $164,900 Land $50,000 Building $114,900 | $164,900 Land $50,000 Building $114,900 | |
| 2022 | $11,579.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 159 Murray 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 46 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 46 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 85 (1984–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 85 |
| 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.
The area around 159 Murray 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 |
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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 | RAHWAY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 27,300 people · EPA ID NJ2013001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 599 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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