Union County and Elizabeth City property record for 16 Decker Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,592 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,252 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $373,000 (Apr 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $8,953 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04 00013-0000-00280 |
| Primary APN | 04 00013-0000-00280 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,592 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,592 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,252 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 0400013000000280 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 DECKER AVE |
| City | ELIZABETH |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07208-1703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 93 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | ELIZABETH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 31801 |
16 Decker Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2005.
Source: Union County and Elizabeth City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 DECKER AVE, ELIZABETH, NJ 07208-1703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5497 / 267 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Decker Ave was $8,953, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Elizabeth City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| Municipality | Elizabeth City |
| Unified School District | Elizabeth City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $443,900 (-) Land $235,600 Building $208,300 | $443,900 (-) Land $235,600 Building $208,300 | |
| 2025 | $8,953.00 (+4.84%) | $443,900 Land $235,600 Building $208,300 | $443,900 Land $235,600 Building $208,300 |
| 2024 | $8,540.00 | ||
| 2023 | $45,500 Land $13,100 Building $32,400 | $45,500 Land $13,100 Building $32,400 | |
| 2022 | $13,913.00 |
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 16 Decker Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1986 · river or lake flooding |
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 16 Decker Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% 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 - 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 |
| 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 879 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: AT&T, T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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