Union County and Cranford Township property record for 187 North Ave E, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,181 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $852,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $12,525 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 03-00312-0000-00014 |
| Primary APN | 03-00312-0000-00014 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,181 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 3508006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 187 NORTH AVE E |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-2438 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 312 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 37200 |
187 North Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 187 NORTH AVE E, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2438 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI NJ LENDERS |
| Apr 22, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NJ LENDERS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202437707 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6564 / 606 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0060060330 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 187 NORTH AVE E, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2438 |
| Document Number | 0146170370 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 187 NORTH AVE E CRANFORD NJ 070162438, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2438 |
| Document Number | 0146170370 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Book Page | 014617/000370 |
| Instrument | 681710 |
| Name | NJ LENDERS |
|---|---|
| Address | LITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 12, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 187 NORTH AVE E, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2438 |
| Document Number | 0063182053 |
| Book / Page | 006318 / 002053 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 311942 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NAT'L TITLE INS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $595.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 187 NORTH AVE E CRANFORD NJ 070162438, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2438 |
| Document Number | 145502119 |
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| Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 014550/002119 |
| Instrument | 671735 |
| Name | NJ LENDERS |
|---|---|
| Address | LITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 21, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 187 North Ave E was $12,525, 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 | $172,800 (-) Land $63,900 Building $108,900 | $172,800 (-) Land $63,900 Building $108,900 | |
| 2025 | $12,525.00 (+6.92%) | $172,800 Land $63,900 Building $108,900 | $172,800 Land $63,900 Building $108,900 |
| 2024 | $11,714.00 | ||
| 2023 | $172,800 Land $63,900 Building $108,900 | $172,800 Land $63,900 Building $108,900 | |
| 2022 | $11,425.00 |
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 187 North Ave E in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 57 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 26 of 57 |
| 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.
The area around 187 North Ave E 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 418 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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