Union County and Scotch Plains Township property record for 1981 Brookside Dr, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,953 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $17,426 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-10503-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 16-10503-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,953 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,953 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 503100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1981 BROOKSIDE DR |
| City | SCOTCH PLAINS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07076-2601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKWOOD ESTATES SEC 04 |
| Legal Block | 10503 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTCH PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 38601 |
Source: Union County and Scotch Plains Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1981 BROOKSIDE DR, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-2601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0059010802 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Union County and Scotch Plains Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Scotch Plains Township |
| Unified School District | Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $141,100 (-) Land $55,000 Building $86,100 | $141,100 (-) Land $55,000 Building $86,100 | |
| 2025 | $17,426.00 (+4.94%) | $141,100 (-) Land $55,000 Building $86,100 | $141,100 (-) Land $55,000 Building $86,100 |
| 2024 | $16,605.00 (+4.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $141,100 Land $55,000 Building $86,100 | $141,100 Land $55,000 Building $86,100 | |
| 2022 | $15,923.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 89% 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 | 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 252 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 |
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