Union County and Cranford Township property record for 18 Johnson Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 964 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.047 acres (2,065 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $178,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,305 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Line of Credit Mar 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 03-00403-0000-00077 |
| Primary APN | 03-00403-0000-00077 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 964 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,065 sqft (0.047 acres) |
| Account Number | 4017008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 18 JOHNSON AVE |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-2639 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 403 |
| Legal Lot Number | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 37400 |
18 Johnson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2005.
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 JOHNSON AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2639 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SPRING EQ LLC |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5531 / 496 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 5389000528 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 18 JOHNSON AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2639 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 315 SUMNER AVE, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07062-1734 |
| Document Number | 0156952221 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Book Page | 15695/2221 |
| Instrument | 83243 |
| Name | SPRING EQ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48201 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 18 JOHNSON AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2639 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC, INSPIRE CLOSINGS SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0151932624 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Book Page | 15193/2624 |
| Instrument | 34877 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Johnson Ave was $4,305, up 6.9% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Cranford Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Cranford Township |
| Unified School District | Cranford Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $59,400 (-) Land $32,300 Building $27,100 | $59,400 (-) Land $32,300 Building $27,100 | |
| 2025 | $4,305.00 (+6.93%) | $59,400 Land $32,300 Building $27,100 | $59,400 Land $32,300 Building $27,100 |
| 2024 | $4,026.00 | ||
| 2023 | $59,400 Land $32,300 Building $27,100 | $59,400 Land $32,300 Building $27,100 | |
| 2022 | $3,927.00 |
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 18 Johnson Ave 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 28 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 45 (1994–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 45 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| 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.
The area around 18 Johnson 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 - 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 666 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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