Union County and Linden City property record for 217 Madison St, Linden, NJ 07036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 788 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,846 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-00576-0000-00011 |
| Primary APN | 09-00576-0000-00011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 788 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 788 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,250 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 5 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 217 MADISON ST |
|---|---|
| City | LINDEN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07036-3529 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2A |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 448,8 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRASSELLI PARK ALLOTMENT |
| Legal Block | 576 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LINDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1058 |
| Census Tract | 35400 |
217 Madison St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Union County and Linden City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 MADISON ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-3529 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2023 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jan 3, 2022 | Deed, Transfer WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202326258 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6497 / 548 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 217 MADISON ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-3529 |
| Document Number | 0064970548 |
| Book / Page | 6497 / 548 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 26258 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,215.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 306 HUNTER AVE, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-1137 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 217 MADISON ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-3529 |
| Document Number | 0000048150 |
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| Date | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 48150 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 217 MADISON ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-3529 |
| Document Number | 0064450425 |
| Book / Page | 6445 / 425 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 13378 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $667.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 OLD HOOK RD, 261, WESTWOOD, NJ 07675-3102 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 703 MCCARTER HWY, NEWARK, NJ 07102-4814 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Madison St was $6,846, up 4.5% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Linden City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| Municipality | Linden City |
| Unified School District | Linden City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $93,200 (-) Land $38,400 Building $54,800 | $93,200 (-) Land $38,400 Building $54,800 | |
| 2025 | $6,846.00 (+4.47%) | $93,200 Land $38,400 Building $54,800 | $93,200 Land $38,400 Building $54,800 |
| 2024 | $6,553.00 | ||
| 2023 | $93,200 Land $38,400 Building $54,800 | $93,200 Land $38,400 Building $54,800 | |
| 2022 | $5,144.00 |
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 217 Madison 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 27 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1999–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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 217 Madison 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 | 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 201 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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