243 Craven Ave, Salem, NJ 08079 Property Records

Salem County and Salem City property record for 243 Craven Ave, Salem, NJ 08079

Property Summary

Property Type	Boarding House, Apartment Hotel
Lot Size	0.215 acres (9,361 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$90,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$1,018 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2019 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (moderate risk)
APN	`13-00028-0000-00025`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-00028-0000-00025`
Alternative APN	`130002800025`

Exterior

Lot Area	9,361 sqft (0.215 acres)
Lot Dimensions	117 ft deep x 80 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	243 CRAVEN AVE
City	SALEM
State	NJ
Zip	08079
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Boarding House, Apartment Hotel
Legal Block	28
Legal Lot Number	25
Jurisdiction	SALEM NJ
Township / Civil Division	SALEM
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1021
Census Tract	21900

Owner

Source: Salem County and Salem City records, as of July 2, 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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	258 E BROADWAY, SALEM, NJ 08079-1108
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 31, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20206784
Deed Book / Page	4561 / 398
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 13, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0045610398
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SALEM NJ
Recording Date	Sep 4, 2019
Property Address	243 CRAVEN AVE, SALEM, NJ 08079
Document Number	0045321600
Book / Page	004532 / 001600
Instrument Date	Jun 8, 1995
Instrument	8207
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 28, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$250.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	258 E BROADWAY SALEM NJ 080791108, SALEM, NJ 08079-1108

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Salem County and Salem City assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$11,800 (-) Land $8,900 Building $2,900	$11,800 (-) Land $8,900 Building $2,900
2025	$1,018.00 (+4.95%)	$11,800 (-) Land $8,900 Building $2,900	$11,800 (-) Land $8,900 Building $2,900
2024	$970.00 (+9.36%)
2023		$11,800 Land $8,900 Building $2,900	$11,800 Land $8,900 Building $2,900
2022	$887.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 27, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X moderate risk
500-Year Floodplain	Yes 0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	4 (1980–2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 4
Most Recent Claim	Oct 2015 · river or lake flooding

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 Risk	Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.5% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	NJ AMERICAN WATER - SALEM CITY private · serves 4,794 people · EPA ID NJ1712001
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jun 2022
Lead	2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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 611 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880