Union County and Cranford Township property record for 3 Blake Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,480 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.212 acres (9,235 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $13,989 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Line of Credit Dec 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00490-0000-00002 |
| Primary APN | 03-00490-0000-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,235 sqft (0.212 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 5685004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3 BLAKE AVE |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-2904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE OAKLAND ESTATES SUB |
| Legal Block | 490 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 37300 |
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 BLAKE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/PA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 5430 / 38 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 3 BLAKE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 BLAKE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2904 |
| Document Number | 0154572234 |
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| Date | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Book Page | 15457/2234 |
| Instrument | 60658 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 17, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 3 BLAKE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2904 |
| Document Number | 0143950304 |
| Book / Page | 014395 / 000304 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 BLAKE AVE CRANFORD NJ 070162904, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2904 |
| Document Number | 0143950304 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Book Page | 014395/000304 |
| Instrument | 652431 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/PA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 17, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $193,000 (-) Land $76,500 Building $116,500 | $193,000 (-) Land $76,500 Building $116,500 | |
| 2025 | $13,989.00 (+6.93%) | $193,000 (-) Land $76,500 Building $116,500 | $193,000 (-) Land $76,500 Building $116,500 |
| 2024 | $13,083.00 (+2.52%) | ||
| 2023 | $193,000 Land $76,500 Building $116,500 | $193,000 Land $76,500 Building $116,500 | |
| 2022 | $12,761.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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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