Union County and Cranford Township property record for 252 Hillside Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,762 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,802 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $14,293 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Line of Credit Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00545-0000-00005 |
| Primary APN | 03-00545-0000-00005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,762 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,802 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 6559005 |
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| Street Address | 252 HILLSIDE AVE |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-3410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK VILLAGE |
| Legal Block | 545 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 37300 |
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records · APN 03-00545-0000-00005
Assessment roll updated July 8, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 HILLSIDE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-3410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit AFFINITY FCU |
| Sep 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AFFINITY FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 02, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5912 / 403 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 252 HILLSIDE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-3410 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0151882671 |
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| Date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Book Page | 15188/2671 |
| Instrument | 34423 |
| Name | AFFINITY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 18, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 252 HILLSIDE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-3410 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0147642120 |
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| Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Book Page | 14764/2120 |
| Instrument | 698506 |
| Name | AFFINITY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2040 |
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records · Assessment roll updated July 8, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Cranford Township |
| Unified School District | Cranford Township School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $197,200 (-) Land $72,400 Building $124,800 | $197,200 (-) Land $72,400 Building $124,800 | |
| 2025 | $14,293.00 (+6.92%) | $197,200 (-) Land $72,400 Building $124,800 | $197,200 (-) Land $72,400 Building $124,800 |
| 2024 | $13,368.00 (+2.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $197,200 Land $72,400 Building $124,800 | $197,200 Land $72,400 Building $124,800 | |
| 2022 | $13,038.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 24, 2020 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 29 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 29 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 46 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 33 of 46 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 535 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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