Middlesex County and Woodbridge Township property record for 246 Amherst Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,535 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $9,713 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Aug 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-00494-05-00008 |
| Primary APN | 25-00494-05-00008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,535 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Account Number | 18360 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 246 AMHERST AVE |
| City | COLONIA |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07067-2518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | 60.0X100.0 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY/DEN BLEYKER TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 494.5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WOODBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2302 |
246 Amherst Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Middlesex County and Woodbridge Township records, as of July 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 246 AMHERST AVE, COLONIA, NJ 07067-2518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Aug 22, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FIN'L SVCS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201731 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7028 / 795 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Property Address | 246 AMHERST AVE, COLONIA, NJ 07067-2518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 246 AMHERST AVE, COLONIA, NJ 07067-2518 |
| Document Number | 0000156441 |
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| Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18764/1619 |
| Instrument | 2021156441 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 246 AMHERST AVE, COLONIA, NJ 07067-2518 |
| Document Number | 0000014223 |
| Book / Page | 007028 / 000795 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14223 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $325.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 246 AMHERST AVE COLONIA NJ 070672518, COLONIA, NJ 07067-2518 |
| Document Number | 18105 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016868/000819 |
| Instrument | 18105 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FIN'L SVCS INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | ISELIN, NJ 08830 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 21, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 246 Amherst Ave was $9,713, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Woodbridge Township assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Woodbridge Township |
| Unified School District | Woodbridge Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $77,800 (-) Land $22,000 Building $55,800 | $77,800 (-) Land $22,000 Building $55,800 | |
| 2025 | $9,713.00 (+3.37%) | $77,800 Land $22,000 Building $55,800 | $77,800 Land $22,000 Building $55,800 |
| 2024 | $9,396.00 | ||
| 2023 | $77,800 Land $22,000 Building $55,800 | $77,800 Land $22,000 Building $55,800 | |
| 2022 | $8,970.00 |
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 246 Amherst Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 25 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 25 (1981–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 25 |
| 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 246 Amherst Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY private · serves 233,376 people · EPA ID NJ1225001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2019 |
| 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 598 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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