Union County and Linden City property record for 401 Bower St, Linden, NJ 07036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,333 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,199 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $68,500 (Jan 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $14,550 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-00158-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 09-00158-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,333 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,199 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 401 BOWER ST |
|---|---|
| City | LINDEN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07036-2619 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2B |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 61,2397-A TO 2399-A |
| Legal Subdivision | REALTY TRUST MAP #27 |
| Legal Block | 158 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LINDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 34600 |
401 Bower St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2015.
Source: Union County and Linden City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 BOWER ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2619 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015258165 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6041 / 882 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0059960336 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 401 BOWER ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2619 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | BIG APPLE TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0148192451 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Book Page | 14819/2451 |
| Instrument | 704004 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Bower St was $14,550, up 4.5% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Linden City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| Municipality | Linden City |
| Unified School District | Linden City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $198,100 (-) Land $50,900 Building $147,200 | $198,100 (-) Land $50,900 Building $147,200 | |
| 2025 | $14,550.00 (+4.45%) | $198,100 Land $50,900 Building $147,200 | $198,100 Land $50,900 Building $147,200 |
| 2024 | $13,930.00 | ||
| 2023 | $198,100 Land $50,900 Building $147,200 | $198,100 Land $50,900 Building $147,200 | |
| 2022 | $13,696.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 Bower St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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 401 Bower St 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 590 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: AT&T, Optimum, T-Mobile.
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