Middlesex County and Old Bridge Township property record for 256 Austin Ave, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,176 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $129,000 (Jul 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $7,108 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-26025-0000-00012 |
| Primary APN | 15-26025-0000-00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 16533000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 AUSTIN AVE |
| City | OLD BRIDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08857-1347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R7 |
| Legal Description | 50X100 |
| Legal Subdivision | MADISON REALTY CO |
| Legal Block | 26025 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | OLD BRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 7703 |
256 Austin Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1996.
Source: Middlesex County and Old Bridge Township records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 AUSTIN AVE, OLD BRIDGE, NJ 08857-1347 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4338 / 513 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Austin Ave was $7,108, up 1% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Old Bridge Township assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Old Bridge Township |
| Unified School District | Old Bridge Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $114,400 (-) Land $44,000 Building $70,400 | $114,400 (-) Land $44,000 Building $70,400 | |
| 2025 | $7,108.00 (+10.03%) | $114,400 Land $44,000 Building $70,400 | $114,400 Land $44,000 Building $70,400 |
| 2024 | $6,460.00 | ||
| 2023 | $114,400 Land $44,000 Building $70,400 | $114,400 Land $44,000 Building $70,400 | |
| 2022 | $6,055.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Austin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 2 (1978–2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2005 · rainfall accumulation |
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 256 Austin 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 411 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
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