Union County and Cranford Township property record for 253 Hillside Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $11,843 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00546-0000-00012 |
| Primary APN | 03-00546-0000-00012 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| 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 | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 6581008 |
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| Street Address | 253 HILLSIDE AVE |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-3409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK VILLAGE |
| Legal Block | 546 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 37300 |
253 Hillside Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2020.
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 HILLSIDE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-3409 |
| 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199965507 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4806 / 149 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0063920312 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 253 HILLSIDE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-3409 |
| Document Number | 0063920312 |
| Book / Page | 006392 / 000312 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 330910 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 253 HILLSIDE AVE CRANFORD NJ 070163409, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-3409 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Hillside Ave was $11,843, 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 | $163,400 (-) Land $71,700 Building $91,700 | $163,400 (-) Land $71,700 Building $91,700 | |
| 2025 | $11,843.00 (+6.92%) | $163,400 Land $71,700 Building $91,700 | $163,400 Land $71,700 Building $91,700 |
| 2024 | $11,077.00 | ||
| 2023 | $163,400 Land $71,700 Building $91,700 | $163,400 Land $71,700 Building $91,700 | |
| 2022 | $10,804.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Hillside Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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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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 Hillside 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% of New Jersey |
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| 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 |
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| 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 605 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 |
May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.
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