Union County and Westfield Town property record for 256 Hazel Ave, Westfield, NJ 07090
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,264 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $9,961 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-02813-0000-00013 |
| Primary APN | 20-02813-0000-00013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,264 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Old Parcel Number | 2000745000000013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 HAZEL AVE |
| City | WESTFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07090-4143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTFIELD HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Block | 2813 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 36700 |
256 Hazel Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Union County and Westfield Town records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 HAZEL AVE, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090-4143 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Oct 1, 2018 | Deed, Transfer WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018305317 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6288 / 997 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 256 HAZEL AVE, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090-4143 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0147332853 |
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| Date | Jul 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 14733/2853 |
| Instrument | 695379 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 256 HAZEL AVE, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090-4143 |
| Document Number | 0062880997 |
| Book / Page | 6288 / 0997 |
| Map Reference | MAP125-D |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 305317 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,695.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 HAZEL AVE, 256, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090-4143 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 HAZEL AVE, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090-4143 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Hazel Ave was $9,961, up 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Westfield Town assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| Municipality | Westfield Town |
| Unified School District | Westfield Town School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $434,600 (-) Land $316,400 Building $118,200 | $434,600 (-) Land $316,400 Building $118,200 | |
| 2025 | $9,961.00 (+1.78%) | $434,600 Land $316,400 Building $118,200 | $434,600 Land $316,400 Building $118,200 |
| 2024 | $9,787.00 | ||
| 2023 | $434,600 Land $316,400 Building $118,200 | $434,600 Land $316,400 Building $118,200 | |
| 2022 | $9,387.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 Hazel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
The area around 256 Hazel Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 554 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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