Union County and Union Township property record for 285 Whitewood Rd, Union, NJ 07083
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,925 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,976 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $12,641 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-01101-0000-00037 |
| Primary APN | 19-01101-0000-00037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,925 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,925 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,976 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 285 WHITEWOOD RD |
|---|---|
| City | UNION |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07083-8214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 1101 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 33400 |
285 Whitewood Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2020.
Source: Union County and Union Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 WHITEWOOD RD, UNION, NJ 07083-8214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020325718 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6373 / 2357 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 285 WHITEWOOD RD, UNION, NJ 07083-8214 |
| Document Number | 0063732357 |
| Book / Page | 6373 / 2357 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 325718 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,559.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 286 WHITEWOOD RD, 286, UNION, NJ 07083-8204 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 WHITEWOOD RD, UNION, NJ 07083-8214 |
| Document Number | 694285 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 694285 |
| Name | OCMBC INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Whitewood Rd was $12,641, up 4.4% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Union Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Union Township |
| Unified School District | Union Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $54,200 (-) Land $22,400 Building $31,800 | $54,200 (-) Land $22,400 Building $31,800 | |
| 2025 | $12,641.00 (+4.35%) | $54,200 Land $22,400 Building $31,800 | $54,200 Land $22,400 Building $31,800 |
| 2024 | $12,114.00 | ||
| 2023 | $54,200 Land $22,400 Building $31,800 | $54,200 Land $22,400 Building $31,800 | |
| 2022 | $11,336.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 285 Whitewood Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1983–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 |
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 285 Whitewood Rd 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 740 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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