Union County and Elizabeth City property record for 16 Watson Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,304 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,990 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $10,394 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04 00013-0000-01489 |
| Primary APN | 04 00013-0000-01489 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,304 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,990 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 0400013000001489 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 WATSON AVE |
| City | ELIZABETH |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07202-2215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 405 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | ELIZABETH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 32002 |
16 Watson Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2009.
Source: Union County and Elizabeth City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 WATSON AVE, ELIZABETH, NJ 07202-2215 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 13, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009205177 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5765 / 78 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 18, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000047881 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Watson Ave was $10,394, 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 | $515,300 (-) Land $189,800 Building $325,500 | $515,300 (-) Land $189,800 Building $325,500 | |
| 2025 | $10,394.00 (+4.84%) | $515,300 Land $189,800 Building $325,500 | $515,300 Land $189,800 Building $325,500 |
| 2024 | $9,914.00 | ||
| 2023 | $49,900 Land $8,700 Building $41,200 | $49,900 Land $8,700 Building $41,200 | |
| 2022 | $15,258.00 |
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 Watson Ave 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 16 Watson Ave 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 | 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 951 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: T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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