253 Cottrell Rd, Matawan, NJ 07747 Property Records

Middlesex County and Old Bridge Township property record for 253 Cottrell Rd, Matawan, NJ 07747

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2,265 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size	0.5 acres (21,780 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$405,000 (Jul 2006)
Tax Bill	$10,375 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Mortgage Jan 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`15-10252-0000-00031`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`15-10252-0000-00031`
Alternative APNs	`151025200031` `05917000`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,265 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1967
Effective Year Built	Effective 1967
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	21,780 sqft (0.5 acres)
Lot Depth	407 ft Depth

Location & Zoning

Account Number	05917000
Street Address	253 COTTRELL RD
City	MATAWAN
State	NJ
Zip	07747-7042
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R30
Legal Description	.50AC
Legal Block	10252
Legal Lot Number	31
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Township / Civil Division	OLD BRIDGE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1031
Census Tract	7909

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Old Bridge Township records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	253 COTTRELL RD, MATAWAN, NJ 07747-7042
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 28, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA
Jan 21, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Closed-End Mortgage PNC BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 6, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 6, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	5689 / 154
Last Transfer Date	Jun 27, 2012
Transfer Doc	0000009753
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Property Address	253 COTTRELL RD, MATAWAN, NJ 07747-7042
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 15, 2021
Title Company	NATIONAL LINK ORIGINATIONS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	2021071826
Date	May 28, 2021
Book Page	18467/1346
Instrument	2021071826

Lender

Name	PNC BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	MIAMISBURG, OH 45342

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2036

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Property Address	253 COTTRELL RD, MATAWAN, NJ 07747-7042
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000006381
Date	Jan 21, 2020
Book Page	17756/0637
Instrument	2020006381

Lender

Name	PNC BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

Agreement

Type	Closed-End Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Old Bridge Township assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Middlesex County
County Subdivision	Old Bridge Township
Unified School District	Old Bridge Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$164,000 (-) Land $61,400 Building $102,600	$164,000 (-) Land $61,400 Building $102,600
2025	$10,375.00 (+10.07%)	$164,000 (-) Land $61,400 Building $102,600	$164,000 (-) Land $61,400 Building $102,600
2024	$9,426.00 (+7.42%)
2023		$164,000 Land $61,400 Building $102,600	$164,000 Land $61,400 Building $102,600
2022	$8,775.00

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 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
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (1979)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge

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 67% of the US · above 51% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% 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	OLD BRIDGE MUA serves 68,000 people · EPA ID NJ1209002
Water Source	Purchased surface water from MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY
Last State Inspection	Jun 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	4 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 217 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	940 / 35
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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