2036 Prospect Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Property Records

Union County and Scotch Plains Township property record for 2036 Prospect Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,206 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size0.103 acres (4,500 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$720,000 (Sep 2022)
Tax Bill$14,635 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-02803-0000-00004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-02803-0000-00004
Alternative APNs
  • 160280300004
  • 166900

Interior

Building Area2,206 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1998
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1998
Lot Area4,500 sqft (0.103 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 45 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number166900
Street Address2036 PROSPECT AVE
CitySCOTCH PLAINS
StateNJ
Zip07076-1369
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionINCL BLK 7 LOTS 67 & 68
Legal SubdivisionSTANBERY FARM
Legal Block2803
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Township / Civil DivisionSCOTCH PLAINS
Census Block Group2
Census Block2002
Census Tract38400

Owner

2036 Prospect Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2022.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2036 PROSPECT AVE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-1369
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 2, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 2, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 24, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202221993
Deed Book / Page6479 / 2977
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateSep 2, 2022
Property Address2036 PROSPECT AVE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-1369
Document Number0064792977
Book / Page6479 / 2977
Instrument DateAug 19, 2022
Instrument21993
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 19, 2022
Title CompanyFOUNDATION TITLE, FOUNDATION TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$6,457.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address121 WESTFIELD RD, 121, FANWOOD, NJ 07023-1411

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2036 PROSPECT AVE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-1369

Mortgage

Document Number0000042542
DateSep 2, 2022
Instrument42542
Lender
NameTHE DIME SAVINGS BANK WILLIAMSBURGH
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.75%
Type Change DateSep 1, 2032
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.5%
Max Rate At Change9.75%
Index1-Year CMT
Max Rate9.75%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2036 Prospect Ave was $14,635, up 4.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion County
County SubdivisionScotch Plains Township
Unified School DistrictScotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$118,500 (-) Land $21,700 Building $96,800$118,500 (-) Land $21,700 Building $96,800
2025$14,635.00 (+4.95%)$118,500 Land $21,700 Building $96,800$118,500 Land $21,700 Building $96,800
2024$13,945.00
2023$118,500 Land $21,700 Building $96,800$118,500 Land $21,700 Building $96,800
2022$13,372.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2036 Prospect Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 15 flood claims nearby since 1996.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 10 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims15 (1996–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA10 of 15
Most Recent ClaimJul 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 3 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 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

Wildfire risk around 2036 Prospect Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
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 199 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Optimum.

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