Union County and Scotch Plains Township property record for 1608 E 2nd St, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,120 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.271 acres (11,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Sep 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $27,429 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 16-00402-0000-00002 |
| Primary APN | 16-00402-0000-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,800 sqft (0.271 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Account Number | 15300 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1608 E 2ND ST |
| City | SCOTCH PLAINS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07076-1600 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | B-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNTAIN VIEW HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 402 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTCH PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 38400 |
1608 E 2nd St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2004.
Source: Union County and Scotch Plains Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1608 E 2ND ST, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-1600 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5454 / 788 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1608 E 2nd St was $27,429, up 4.9% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Scotch Plains Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Scotch Plains Township |
| Unified School District | Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $222,100 (-) Land $63,600 Building $158,500 | $222,100 (-) Land $63,600 Building $158,500 | |
| 2025 | $27,429.00 (+4.94%) | $222,100 Land $63,600 Building $158,500 | $222,100 Land $63,600 Building $158,500 |
| 2024 | $26,137.00 | ||
| 2023 | $222,100 Land $63,600 Building $158,500 | $222,100 Land $63,600 Building $158,500 | |
| 2022 | $25,063.00 |
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 1608 E 2nd St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 25 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 60 (1992–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 60 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1608 E 2nd St 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 557 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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