Monmouth County and Matawan Borough property record for 281 Broad St, Matawan, NJ 07747
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 960 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $8,471 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 31-00050-0000-00005-01 |
| Primary APN | 31-00050-0000-00005-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Sewer | Connected |
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| Account Number | 08310 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 BROAD ST |
| City | MATAWAN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07747-3227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R50I |
| Legal Subdivision | CLIFFWOOD BEACH SEC 04 |
| Legal Block | 50 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5.1 |
| Jurisdiction | MONMOUTH NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MATAWAN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 803000 |
281 Broad St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2009.
Source: Monmouth County and Matawan Borough records, as of July 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 BROAD ST, MATAWAN, NJ 07747-3227 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 200968889 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8780 / 6108 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0086456553 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Broad St was $8,471, down 1% from the year before.
Source: Monmouth County and Matawan Borough assessment roll, as of July 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth County |
| Municipality | Matawan Borough |
| Unified School District | Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $436,000 (+7.42%) Land $286,700 Building $149,300 | $436,000 (+7.42%) Land $286,700 Building $149,300 | |
| 2025 | $8,471.00 (-0.96%) | $405,900 Land $273,900 Building $132,000 | $405,900 Land $273,900 Building $132,000 |
| 2024 | $8,553.00 | ||
| 2023 | $382,200 Land $278,200 Building $104,000 | $382,200 Land $278,200 Building $104,000 | |
| 2022 | $7,760.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Broad St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1989–2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 281 Broad 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MATAWAN BOROUGH WATER DE serves 9,084 people · EPA ID NJ1329001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NJ AMERICAN WATER - COASTAL NORTH |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2022 |
| 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 352 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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