Middlesex County and Dunellen Borough property record for 242 Walnut St, Dunellen, NJ 08812
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,794 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,751 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,655 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer Oct 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00078-0000-00031-01 |
| Primary APN | 03-00078-0000-00031-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,794 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,794 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,751 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 0300078000000031A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 WALNUT ST |
| City | DUNELLEN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08812-1631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | 25X75 TRI 75X75 |
| Legal Block | 78 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31.1 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | DUNELLEN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
242 Walnut St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2023.
Source: Middlesex County and Dunellen Borough records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 324 WOODRUFF AVE, AVENEL, NJ 07001-1138 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 2, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000026585 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 242 WALNUT ST, DUNELLEN, NJ 08812-1631 |
| Document Number | 0000026585 |
| Book / Page | 19205 / 809 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023026585 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 324 WOODRUFF AVE, AVENEL, NJ 07001-1138 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 324 WOODRUFF AVENUE, WESTFIELD, NJ |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 242 WALNUT ST, DUNELLEN, NJ 08812-1631 |
| Document Number | 0000089516 |
| Book / Page | 19066 / 1883 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022089516 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 KENYON RD, 42, CRANSTON, RI 02910-4809 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 WALNUT ST, DUNELLEN, NJ 08812-1631 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Walnut St was $11,655, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Dunellen Borough assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Dunellen Borough |
| Unified School District | Dunellen Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $500,800 (+5.19%) Land $102,800 Building $398,000 | $500,800 (+5.19%) Land $102,800 Building $398,000 | |
| 2025 | $11,655.00 (+3.48%) | $476,100 Land $102,800 Building $373,300 | $476,100 Land $102,800 Building $373,300 |
| 2024 | $11,263.00 | ||
| 2023 | $412,500 Land $102,800 Building $309,700 | $412,500 Land $102,800 Building $309,700 | |
| 2022 | $10,168.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 183 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · 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 45 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 45 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 183 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 183 |
| 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 242 Walnut St is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 89% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 558 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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