Middlesex County and Helmetta Borough property record for 4 Lake Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,136 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,042 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $42,500 (Jul 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $8,738 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-00020-0000-00024 |
| Primary APN | 06-00020-0000-00024 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,042 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 167 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Street Address | 4 LAKE AVE |
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| City | HELMETTA |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08828-1112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | 120X167 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HELMETTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 8103 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Helme, G. W., Snuff Mill District listed 1980 · 109 contributing resources · NRIS 80002503 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
4 Lake Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1996.
Source: Middlesex County and Helmetta Borough records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 295, HELMETTA, NJ 08828-0295 |
| 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4338 / 522 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4 Lake Ave was $8,738 with a widower's exemption, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Helmetta Borough assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Helmetta Borough |
| Unified School District | Spotswood Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $252,600 (-) Land $140,600 Building $112,000 | $252,600 (-) Land $140,600 Building $112,000 | |
| 2025 | $8,738.00 (+5.15%) Widower's exemption | $252,600 Land $140,600 Building $112,000 | $252,600 Land $140,600 Building $112,000 |
| 2024 | $8,310.00 | ||
| 2023 | $252,600 Land $140,600 Building $112,000 | $252,600 Land $140,600 Building $112,000 | |
| 2022 | $7,916.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4 Lake Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 109 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 51 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 51 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 109 (1979–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 109 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · other causes |
| 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 4 Lake Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 55% of New Jersey |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | HELMETTA WATER DEPT serves 2,000 people · EPA ID NJ1206001 |
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| Water Source | Purchased surface water from EAST BRUNSWICK WATER UTILITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 277 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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