Union County and Scotch Plains Township property record for 2053 Prospect Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,316 sqft · built 1861 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,361 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-02802-0000-00024 |
| Primary APN | 16-02802-0000-00024 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,316 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1861 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1861 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 166300 |
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| Street Address | 2053 PROSPECT AVE |
| City | SCOTCH PLAINS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07076-1370 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 2802 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | SCOTCH PLAINS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 38400 |
2053 Prospect Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2021.
Source: Union County and Scotch Plains Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2053 PROSPECT AVE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-1370 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013244910 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5972 / 592 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0064442566 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2053 PROSPECT AVE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-1370 |
| Document Number | 0064442566 |
| Book / Page | 6444 / 2566 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 13073 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | TOHICKON SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, TOHICKON SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2053 PROSPECT AVE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-1370 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000027889 |
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| Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 27889 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2053 Prospect Ave was $8,361, up 4.9% from the year before.
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 | $67,700 (-) Land $24,400 Building $43,300 | $67,700 (-) Land $24,400 Building $43,300 | |
| 2025 | $8,361.00 (+4.95%) | $67,700 Land $24,400 Building $43,300 | $67,700 Land $24,400 Building $43,300 |
| 2024 | $7,967.00 | ||
| 2023 | $67,700 Land $24,400 Building $43,300 | $67,700 Land $24,400 Building $43,300 | |
| 2022 | $7,639.00 |
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 2053 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1996–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 15 |
| 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 2053 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 Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 |
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| 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 199 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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