Union County and Westfield Town property record for 261 Seneca Pl, Westfield, NJ 07090
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,418 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,013 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $485,000 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $13,493 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-00805-0000-00012 |
| Primary APN | 20-00805-0000-00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,418 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,013 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 2000132000000021 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 SENECA PL |
| City | WESTFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07090-4347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | EMBREE PARK CO |
| Legal Block | 805 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 36500 |
261 Seneca Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2009.
Source: Union County and Westfield Town records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 SENECA PL, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090-4347 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009204741 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5762 / 844 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 261 SENECA PL, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090-4347 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0153572991 |
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| Date | May 1, 2023 |
| Book Page | 15357/2991 |
| Instrument | 51382 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Apr 20, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Seneca Pl was $13,493, 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 | $588,700 (-) Land $448,300 Building $140,400 | $588,700 (-) Land $448,300 Building $140,400 | |
| 2025 | $13,493.00 (+1.78%) | $588,700 Land $448,300 Building $140,400 | $588,700 Land $448,300 Building $140,400 |
| 2024 | $13,257.00 | ||
| 2023 | $588,700 Land $448,300 Building $140,400 | $588,700 Land $448,300 Building $140,400 | |
| 2022 | $12,715.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Seneca Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2010–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| 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 261 Seneca Pl 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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 487 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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