256 Newman St, Metuchen, NJ 08840 Property Records

Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough property record for 256 Newman St, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	0.002 acres (96 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$289,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill	$9,069 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`09-00153-01-00002-0000-C1503`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`09-00153-01-00002-0000-C1503`
Alternative APNs	`09001531000060000C105C` `0900153000100006 C105C`

Exterior

Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Lot Area	96 sqft (0.002 acres)

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	09001531000060000C105C
Street Address	256 NEWMAN ST
City	METUCHEN
State	NJ
Zip	08840-2644
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R4
Legal Description	FIRST JEFFERSON UNIT 105C
Legal Subdivision	FIRST JEFFERSON CONDO
Legal Block	153.1
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Township / Civil Division	METUCHEN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3005
Census Tract	2200

Owner

256 Newman St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2020.

Source: Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough records, as of June 30, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	256 NEWMAN ST, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-2644
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 10, 2020	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA
Dec 3, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer FOUNDATION TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 3, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020126634
Deed Book / Page	18171 / 1938
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Recording Date	Dec 10, 2020
Property Address	256 NEWMAN ST, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-2644
Document Number	0000126634
Book / Page	18171 / 1938
Map Reference	MB 6708 PG 576
Instrument Date	Nov 24, 2020
Instrument	2020126634
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 11, 2022
Title Company	AFRM TITLE AND ABSTRACT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,629.20
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	62 RUNYON AVE, 62, EDISON, NJ 08817-3233

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	256 NEWMAN ST, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-2644

Mortgage

Document Number	0000126635
Date	Dec 10, 2020
Instrument	2020126635

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Recording Date	Dec 3, 2018
Property Address	256 NEWMAN ST, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-2644
Document Number	0000102642
Book / Page	017364 / 000680
Instrument Date	Nov 29, 2018
Instrument	102642
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 18, 2018
Title Company	FOUNDATION TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$220.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	256 NEWMAN ST METUCHEN NJ 088402644, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-2644

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Newman St was $9,069, up 4.3% from the year before.

Source: Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Middlesex County
Municipality	Metuchen Borough
Unified School District	Metuchen Borough School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$125,000 (-) Land $47,000 Building $78,000	$125,000 (-) Land $47,000 Building $78,000
2025	$9,069.00 (+4.33%)	$125,000 Land $47,000 Building $78,000	$125,000 Land $47,000 Building $78,000
2024	$8,693.00
2023		$125,000 Land $47,000 Building $78,000	$125,000 Land $47,000 Building $78,000
2022	$7,963.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 256 Newman St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	5 in force

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

The area around 256 Newman St 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

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	MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY private · serves 233,376 people · EPA ID NJ1225001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Corrosion control Jul 2019
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 511 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Fiber · Cable	8,000 / 8,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Xfinity.

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