Union County and Cranford Township property record for 343 Walnut Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,786 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $83,000 (Jan 1980) |
| Tax Bill | $13,191 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00497-0000-00002 |
| Primary APN | 03-00497-0000-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,786 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 5799008 |
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| Street Address | 343 WALNUT AVE |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-2907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 497 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 37300 |
343 Walnut Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1980.
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 343 WALNUT AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2907 |
| 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 | Jan 30, 1980 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 1980 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3211 / 348 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 343 WALNUT AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2907 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 343 WALNUT AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2907 |
| Document Number | 0153232273 |
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| Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Book Page | 15323/2273 |
| Instrument | 47670 |
| Name | PROVIDENT BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WOODBRIDGE, NJ 07095 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 343 Walnut Ave was $13,191, 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 | $182,000 (-) Land $71,300 Building $110,700 | $182,000 (-) Land $71,300 Building $110,700 | |
| 2025 | $13,191.00 (+6.92%) | $182,000 Land $71,300 Building $110,700 | $182,000 Land $71,300 Building $110,700 |
| 2024 | $12,337.00 | ||
| 2023 | $182,000 Land $71,300 Building $110,700 | $182,000 Land $71,300 Building $110,700 | |
| 2022 | $12,033.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 343 Walnut Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 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 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 343 Walnut 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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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