233 Walnut Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016 Property Records

Union County and Cranford Township property record for 233 Walnut Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Detailsbuilt 1920
Lot Size0.232 acres (10,102 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$200,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill$12,090 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2018 Loan Modification
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-00484-0000-00006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-00484-0000-00006
Alternative APNs
  • 030048400006
  • 5516003

Interior

Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area10,102 sqft (0.232 acres)
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Account Number5516003
Street Address233 WALNUT AVE
CityCRANFORD
StateNJ
Zip07016-2930
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Subdivision233 WALNUT AVE
Legal Block484
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Township / Civil DivisionCRANFORD
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract37200

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address233 WALNUT AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2930
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 20, 2021Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MERCK EMPLOYEES FCU
Apr 2, 2018Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 3, 1956 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20219483
Deed Book / Page6430 / 533
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateSep 20, 2021
Property Address233 WALNUT AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2930
Document Number0064300533
Book / Page6430 / 533
Instrument DateSep 13, 2021
Instrument9483
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2022
Title CompanySUBURBAN TITLE EXAMINERS INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$935.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address10 KELSEY FARM RD, 10, MILFORD, NJ 08848-2164

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address233 WALNUT AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2930

Mortgage

Document Number0000021196
DateSep 20, 2021
Instrument21196
Lender
NameMERCK EMPLOYEES FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2051

April 2018: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Property Address233 WALNUT AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2930
Document Number0144812084
Instrument DateApr 2, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 5, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address318 WATSON AVE #20 PLAINFIELD NJ 070621632, 20, PLAINFIELD, NJ 07062-1632

Mortgage

Document Number0144812084
DateAug 21, 2018
Book Page014481/002084
Instrument661784
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
TypeBank
AddressSAN ANTONIO, TX 78251
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueAug 20, 2043
Interest
Rate3.87%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion County
County SubdivisionCranford Township
Unified School DistrictCranford Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$166,800 (-) Land $70,000 Building $96,800$166,800 (-) Land $70,000 Building $96,800
2025$12,090.00 (+6.92%)$166,800 (-) Land $70,000 Building $96,800$166,800 (-) Land $70,000 Building $96,800
2024$11,307.00 (+2.53%)
2023$166,800 Land $70,000 Building $96,800$166,800 Land $70,000 Building $96,800
2022$11,028.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 15 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies15 in force
Nearby Flood Claims15 (1983–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA9 of 15
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 4 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 2 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 536 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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