194 North Ave E, Cranford, NJ 07016 Property Records

Union County and Cranford Township property record for 194 North Ave E, Cranford, NJ 07016

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details1,519 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.201 acres (8,751 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$213,750 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill$11,401 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Sale
Jul 2020 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN03-00314-0000-00005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-00314-0000-00005
Alternative APNs
  • 030031400005
  • 3518003

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,519 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area8,751 sqft (0.201 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Account Number3518003
Street Address194 NORTH AVE E
CityCRANFORD
StateNJ
Zip07016-2439
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal SubdivisionTOWNSHIP/CRANFORD
Legal Block314
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Township / Civil DivisionCRANFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract37200

Owner

194 North Ave E, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2021.

Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address194 NORTH AVE E, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2439
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 1, 2021Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer
ATLANTIC TITLE AND ESCROW SERVICES L, ATLANTIC TTL & SETMNT SVC LL
Jul 15, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Jul 24, 2020Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Oct 6, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
CLEAR SKIES TITLE AGENCY, CLEAR SKIES TITLE AGCY
Oct 16, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MR COOPER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 1, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 6, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20211085
Deed Book / Page6399 / 2275
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateFeb 1, 2021
Property Address194 NORTH AVE E, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2439
Document Number0063992275
Book / Page6399 / 2275
Instrument DateOct 30, 2020
Instrument1085
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 11, 2024
Title CompanyATLANTIC TITLE AND ESCROW SERVICES L, ATLANTIC TTL & SETMNT SVC LL

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,044.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address21 CHIPPAWA WAY, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1537

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address21 CHIPPAWA WAY, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1537

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Property Address194 NORTH AVE E, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2439
Document Number0147352171
Instrument DateJul 15, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2020
Title CompanyCLEAR SKIES TITLE AGENCY, CLEAR SKIES TITLE AGCY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address194 NORTH AVE E CRANFORD NJ 070162439, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2439

Mortgage

Document Number0147352171
DateJul 24, 2020
Book Page014735/002171
Instrument695504
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 23, 2050

July 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateJul 24, 2020
Property Address194 NORTH AVE E, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2439
Document Number0063752668
Book / Page6375 / 2668
Instrument DateJul 13, 2020
Instrument326306
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 4, 2021
Title CompanyWESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,598.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address7 BROWN TER, 7, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1501

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2 CHIPPAWA WAY, CRANFORD, NJ 07016

Mortgage

Document Number695504
DateJul 24, 2020
Instrument695504
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2050

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateOct 6, 2020
Property Address194 NORTH AVE E, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2439
Document Number0063842570
Book / Page006384 / 002570
Instrument DateJul 13, 2020
Instrument328758
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2020
Title CompanyCLEAR SKIES TITLE AGENCY, CLEAR SKIES TITLE AGCY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$285.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address21 CHIPPAWA WAY CRANFORD NJ 070161537, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1537

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Property Address194 NORTH AVE E, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2439
Document Number0143562065
Book / Page014356 / 002065
Instrument DateOct 16, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 8, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address194 NORTH AVE E CRANFORD NJ 070162439, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2439

Mortgage

Document Number0143562065
DateOct 31, 2017
Book Page014356/002065
Instrument648471
Lender
NameMR COOPER
AddressDALLAS, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueOct 30, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 194 North Ave E was $11,401, up 6.9% from the year before.

Source: Union County and Cranford Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion County
County SubdivisionCranford Township
Unified School DistrictCranford Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$157,300 (-) Land $63,000 Building $94,300$157,300 (-) Land $63,000 Building $94,300
2025$11,401.00 (+6.92%)$157,300 Land $63,000 Building $94,300$157,300 Land $63,000 Building $94,300
2024$10,663.00
2023$157,300 Land $63,000 Building $94,300$157,300 Land $63,000 Building $94,300
2022$10,400.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 194 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 ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1978–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 6
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 3 claims

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

The area around 194 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 418 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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