Union County and Cranford Township property record for 25 Central Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.615 acres (26,776 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Jan 1961) |
| Tax Bill | $20,135 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 03-00169-0000-00009 |
| Primary APN | 03-00169-0000-00009 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Year Built | Built 1898 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 26,776 sqft (0.615 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 1163009 |
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| Street Address | 25 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-2102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 169 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 37100 |
25 Central Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1961.
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25 CENTRAL AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 1961 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 1961 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2523 / 87 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 25 Central Ave was $20,135, up 6.9% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Cranford Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Cranford Township |
| Unified School District | Cranford Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $277,800 (-) Land $188,800 Building $89,000 | $277,800 (-) Land $188,800 Building $89,000 | |
| 2025 | $20,135.00 (+6.92%) | $277,800 Land $188,800 Building $89,000 | $277,800 Land $188,800 Building $89,000 |
| 2024 | $18,832.00 | ||
| 2023 | $277,800 Land $188,800 Building $89,000 | $277,800 Land $188,800 Building $89,000 | |
| 2022 | $18,368.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 25 Central Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 54 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 54 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 152 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 38 of 152 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 25 Central 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 |
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| 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 711 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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