Union County and Plainfield City property record for 16 Melrose Ave, #18, Plainfield, NJ 07063
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,976 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,832 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $8,078 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-00229-0000-00020 |
| Primary APN | 12-00229-0000-00020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,976 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,976 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,832 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 02556000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 MELROSE AVE, 18 |
| City | PLAINFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07063-1114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 1976 SQ FT |
| Legal Block | 229 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PLAINFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 39400 |
16 Melrose Ave, #18 is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2002.
Source: Union County and Plainfield City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 MELROSE AVE, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07063-1114 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002110623 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5298 / 127 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Melrose Ave, #18 was $8,078, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Plainfield City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| Municipality | Plainfield City |
| Unified School District | Plainfield City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $90,500 (-) Land $34,900 Building $55,600 | $90,500 (-) Land $34,900 Building $55,600 | |
| 2025 | $8,078.00 (+2.23%) | $90,500 Land $34,900 Building $55,600 | $90,500 Land $34,900 Building $55,600 |
| 2024 | $7,902.00 | ||
| 2023 | $90,500 Land $34,900 Building $55,600 | $90,500 Land $34,900 Building $55,600 | |
| 2022 | $7,655.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Melrose Ave, #18 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 Melrose Ave, #18 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 - 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 704 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 |
May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.
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