Middlesex County and Woodbridge Township property record for 198 Amherst Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,715 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,343 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Nov 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $11,973 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-00494-05-00020 |
| Primary APN | 25-00494-05-00020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,715 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,343 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 199 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Account Number | 18372 |
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| Street Address | 198 AMHERST AVE |
| City | COLONIA |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07067-2518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | 57X199 IRR |
| Legal Subdivision | DEN BLEYKER TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 494.5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2302 |
198 Amherst Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2001.
Source: Middlesex County and Woodbridge Township records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 AMHERST AVE, COLONIA, NJ 07067-2518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4987 / 246 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 198 Amherst Ave was $11,973, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Woodbridge Township assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Woodbridge Township |
| Unified School District | Woodbridge Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $95,900 (-) Land $25,700 Building $70,200 | $95,900 (-) Land $25,700 Building $70,200 | |
| 2025 | $11,973.00 (+3.38%) | $95,900 Land $25,700 Building $70,200 | $95,900 Land $25,700 Building $70,200 |
| 2024 | $11,582.00 | ||
| 2023 | $95,900 Land $25,700 Building $70,200 | $95,900 Land $25,700 Building $70,200 | |
| 2022 | $11,057.00 |
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 198 Amherst Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 25 flood claims nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 25 (1981–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 25 |
| 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 198 Amherst 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 95% of the US · lower than 87% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY private · serves 233,376 people · EPA ID NJ1225001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2019 |
| 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 430 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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