215 Bower St, Linden, NJ 07036 Property Records

Union County and Linden City property record for 215 Bower St, Linden, NJ 07036

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,260 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size	0.138 acres (5,998 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$495,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill	$12,744 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2022 Mortgage Jun 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-00160-0000-00001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-00160-0000-00001`
Alternative APN	`090016000001`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,260 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1997
Effective Year Built	Effective 1997
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	5,998 sqft (0.138 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address	215 BOWER ST
City	LINDEN
State	NJ
Zip	07036-2617
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-2B
Legal Description	ADDITIONAL LOTS: 70,2343/2345
Legal Subdivision	REALTY TRUST MAP #27
Legal Block	160
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Township / Civil Division	LINDEN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	35100

Owner

215 Bower St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2018.

Source: Union County and Linden City records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	215 BOWER ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2617
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 24, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LOWER LLC
Jun 11, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE
Sep 20, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Dec 28, 2018	Deed, Transfer ALL JERSEY TITLE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 28, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 28, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 24, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018308367
Deed Book / Page	6302 / 791
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Property Address	215 BOWER ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2617
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 12, 2022
Title Company	MEYMAX TITLE AGCY OF OH LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0152672535
Date	Aug 24, 2022
Book Page	15267/2535
Instrument	42154

Lender

Name	LOWER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MD 21046

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2052

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Property Address	215 BOWER ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2617
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 28, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	215 BOWER ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2617

Mortgage

Document Number	0149862018
Date	Jun 11, 2021
Book Page	14986/2018
Instrument	14227

Lender

Name	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE
Type	Insurance Company
Address	SANTA ANA, CA 92707

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	340 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2049

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Property Address	215 BOWER ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2617
Document Number	0146022543
Instrument Date	Sep 20, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 17, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	215 BOWER ST LINDEN NJ 070362617, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2617

Mortgage

Document Number	0146022543
Date	Oct 4, 2019
Book Page	014602/002543
Instrument	679578

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 3, 2049

December 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Recording Date	Dec 28, 2018
Property Address	215 BOWER ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2617
Document Number	0063020791
Book / Page	6302 / 0791
Map Reference	MAP 70A
Instrument Date	Dec 7, 2018
Instrument	308367
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 4, 2021
Title Company	ALL JERSEY TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$4,127.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	215 BOWER ST, 215, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2617

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	215 BOWER ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2617

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 215 Bower St was $12,744, up 4.5% from the year before.

Source: Union County and Linden City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Union County
Municipality	Linden City
Unified School District	Linden City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$173,500 (-) Land $54,000 Building $119,500	$173,500 (-) Land $54,000 Building $119,500
2025	$12,744.00 (+4.46%)	$173,500 Land $54,000 Building $119,500	$173,500 Land $54,000 Building $119,500
2024	$12,200.00
2023		$173,500 Land $54,000 Building $119,500	$173,500 Land $54,000 Building $119,500
2022	$11,995.00

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 215 Bower St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 215 Bower 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 590 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

May also be available: AT&T, Optimum, T-Mobile.

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