Union County and Rahway City property record for 2139 Prospect St, Rahway, NJ 07065
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,131 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $257,000 (Jan 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $8,464 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2016 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00238-0000-00020 |
| Primary APN | 13-00238-0000-00020 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,131 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1942 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 02450000 |
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| Street Address | 2139 PROSPECT ST |
| City | RAHWAY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07065-4310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 238 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RAHWAY |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 35500 |
2139 Prospect St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2008.
Source: Union County and Rahway City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2139 PROSPECT ST, RAHWAY, NJ 07065-4310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008191544 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5691 / 869 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 2139 PROSPECT ST, RAHWAY, NJ 07065-4310 |
| Document Number | 0142692064 |
| Book / Page | 014269 / 002064 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2139 PROSPECT ST RAHWAY NJ 070654310, RAHWAY, NJ 07065-4310 |
| Document Number | 0142692064 |
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| Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 014269/002064 |
| Instrument | 640305 |
| Name | SELENE FIN |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77042 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 14, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2139 Prospect St was $8,464, up 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Rahway City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| Municipality | Rahway City |
| Unified School District | Rahway City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $111,600 (-) Land $61,200 Building $50,400 | $111,600 (-) Land $61,200 Building $50,400 | |
| 2025 | $8,464.00 (+2.43%) | $111,600 Land $61,200 Building $50,400 | $111,600 Land $61,200 Building $50,400 |
| 2024 | $8,263.00 | ||
| 2023 | $111,600 Land $61,200 Building $50,400 | $111,600 Land $61,200 Building $50,400 | |
| 2022 | $7,836.00 |
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 2139 Prospect St in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 32 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 88 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 88 |
| 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.
The area around 2139 Prospect St 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | RAHWAY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 27,300 people · EPA ID NJ2013001 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | Under 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 | 2 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 791 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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