36 Beech St, Cranford, NJ 07016 Property Records

Union County and Cranford Township property record for 36 Beech St, Cranford, NJ 07016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,008 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.132 acres (5,750 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$738,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$15,308 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2020 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN03-00159-0000-00011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-00159-0000-00011
Alternative APNs
  • 030015900011
  • 0955007

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,008 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,750 sqft (0.132 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Account Number0955007
Street Address36 BEECH ST
CityCRANFORD
StateNJ
Zip07016-1747
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionCRANFORD GARDENS
Legal Block159
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Township / Civil DivisionCRANFORD
Census Block Group4
Census Block4003
Census Tract37100

Owner

Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address36 BEECH ST, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1747
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 12, 2021Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Apr 20, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE
Sep 17, 2018Deed with Mortgage, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 17, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202110310
Deed Book / Page6434 / 2230
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateOct 12, 2021
Property Address36 BEECH ST, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1747
Document Number0064342230
Book / Page6434 / 2230
Instrument DateOct 1, 2021
Instrument10310
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 25, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$6,647.80
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address26205 SEVILLE DR APT 302, 26205, BEACHWOOD, OH 44122-8500

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address36 BEECH ST, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1747

Mortgage

Document Number22636
DateOct 12, 2021
Instrument22636
Lender
NamePIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Property Address36 BEECH ST, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1747
Document Number0146852989
Instrument DateApr 20, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 9, 2020
Title CompanyRAVENSWOOD TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address36 BEECH ST CRANFORD NJ 070161747, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1747

Mortgage

Document Number0146852989
DateApr 28, 2020
Book Page014685/002989
Instrument690602
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 27, 2050

September 2018: Deed with Mortgage, Transfer

Document TypeDeed with Mortgage
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateSep 17, 2018
Property Address36 BEECH ST, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1747
Document Number0144892031
Book / Page014489 / 002031
Instrument DateAug 29, 2018
Instrument304785
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$575.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address36 BEECH ST CRANFORD NJ 070161747, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1747

Mortgage

Document Number144892031
DateSep 17, 2018
Book Page014489/002031
Instrument662791
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 16, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Union County and Cranford Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion County
County SubdivisionCranford Township
Unified School DistrictCranford Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$211,200 (-) Land $86,700 Building $124,500$211,200 (-) Land $86,700 Building $124,500
2025$15,308.00 (+6.92%)$211,200 (-) Land $86,700 Building $124,500$211,200 (-) Land $86,700 Building $124,500
2024$14,317.00 (+2.53%)
2023$211,200 Land $86,700 Building $124,500$211,200 Land $86,700 Building $124,500
2022$13,964.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 54 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies54 in force
Nearby Flood Claims152 (1979–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA38 of 152
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 31 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Sep 2011 · 52 claims
  • Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal Flooding, Apr 2007 · 28 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 551 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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