Union County and Cranford Township property record for 27 Blake Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,963 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $53,000 (Jun 1973) |
| Tax Bill | $14,344 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 03-00490-0000-00012 |
| Primary APN | 03-00490-0000-00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,963 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 5695001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 27 BLAKE AVE |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-2904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 490 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 37300 |
27 Blake Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1973.
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27 BLAKE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2904 |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 1973 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 1973 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2979 / 90 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 27 Blake Ave was $14,344, 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 | $197,900 (-) Land $95,000 Building $102,900 | $197,900 (-) Land $95,000 Building $102,900 | |
| 2025 | $14,344.00 (+6.93%) | $197,900 Land $95,000 Building $102,900 | $197,900 Land $95,000 Building $102,900 |
| 2024 | $13,415.00 | ||
| 2023 | $197,900 Land $95,000 Building $102,900 | $197,900 Land $95,000 Building $102,900 | |
| 2022 | $13,085.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27 Blake Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 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 27 Blake 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 95% of the US · lower than 87% 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 536 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: T-Mobile.
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