Union County and Mountainside Borough property record for 253 Central Ave, Mountainside, NJ 07092
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,379 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.886 acres (38,594 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $93,750 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $14,049 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-00016-0000-00054 |
| Primary APN | 10-00016-0000-00054 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,379 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,379 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 38,594 sqft (0.886 acres) |
| Old Parcel Number | 1000016K00054 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | MOUNTAINSIDE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07092-1942 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNTAINSIDE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 38300 |
253 Central Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2014.
Source: Union County and Mountainside Borough records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 CENTRAL AVE, MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092-1942 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19946695 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4128 / 107 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0060420252 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Central Ave was $14,049, up 2.4% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Mountainside Borough assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| Municipality | Mountainside Borough |
| Unified School District | Mountainside Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $669,000 (-) Land $251,000 Building $418,000 | $669,000 (-) Land $251,000 Building $418,000 | |
| 2025 | $14,049.00 (+2.44%) | $669,000 Land $251,000 Building $418,000 | $669,000 Land $251,000 Building $418,000 |
| 2024 | $13,715.00 | ||
| 2023 | $669,000 Land $251,000 Building $418,000 | $669,000 Land $251,000 Building $418,000 | |
| 2022 | $13,359.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2002–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| 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 253 Central Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 325 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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