Middlesex County and Edison Township property record for 161 Plainfield Ave, Edison, NJ 08817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,154 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,790 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05 00161-M-00001-J |
| Primary APN | 05 00161-M-00001-J |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,154 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,154 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 161 PLAINFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EDISON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08817-3713 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Description | 50X200 |
| Legal Block | 161.1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.10 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | EDISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 1702 |
161 Plainfield Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2007.
Source: Middlesex County and Edison Township records, as of June 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 PLAINFIELD AVE, EDISON, NJ 08817-3713 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200717175 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5888 / 626 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Plainfield Ave was $7,790.
Source: Middlesex County and Edison Township assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Edison Township |
| Unified School District | Edison Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $130,900 (-) Land $76,800 Building $54,100 | $130,900 (-) Land $76,800 Building $54,100 | |
| 2025 | $7,790.00 (-0.03%) | $130,900 Land $76,800 Building $54,100 | $130,900 Land $76,800 Building $54,100 |
| 2024 | $7,792.00 | ||
| 2023 | $130,900 Land $76,800 Building $54,100 | $130,900 Land $76,800 Building $54,100 | |
| 2022 | $7,753.00 |
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 161 Plainfield Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 161 Plainfield 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 | EDISON WATER CO serves 35,000 people · EPA ID NJ1205001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Oct 2020 Treatment failure resolved · Dec 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 430 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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