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42 Nelson Ave, Edison, NJ 08817 Property Records

Middlesex County and Edison Township property record for 42 Nelson Ave, Edison, NJ 08817

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,810 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,501 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$721,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$16,514 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN05-00088-0000-00001-02

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN05-00088-0000-00001-02
Alternative APNs
  • 05 00088-0000-00001-A
  • 0500088000000001000A
  • 00003201

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,810 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,810 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1942
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,501 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address42 NELSON AVE
CityEDISON
StateNJ
Zip08817-3460
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRB
Legal Description75X100
Legal SubdivisionNEW BRUNSWICK GARDENS
Legal Block88
Legal Lot Number1.2
JurisdictionMIDDLESEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionEDISON
Census Block Group4
Census Block4003
Census Tract1502

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Edison Township records, as of June 30, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address42 NELSON AVE, EDISON, NJ 08817-3460
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 31, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 31, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 5, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021110930
Deed Book / Page18605 / 84
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMIDDLESEX NJ
Recording DateAug 31, 2021
Property Address42 NELSON AVE, EDISON, NJ 08817-3460
Document Number0000110930
Book / Page18605 / 84
Instrument DateAug 17, 2021
Instrument2021110930
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 11, 2022
Title CompanyCLEAR SKIES TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$6,467.60
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3 TOWNSLEY CT, 3, EDISON, NJ 08837-3003

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address42 NELSON AVE, EDISON, NJ 08817-3460
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000110931
DateAug 31, 2021
Instrument2021110931
Lender
NamePNC BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Edison Township assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionEdison Township
Unified School DistrictEdison Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$277,500 (-) Land $73,300 Building $204,200$277,500 (-) Land $73,300 Building $204,200
2025$16,514.00 (-0.04%)$277,500 (-) Land $73,300 Building $204,200$277,500 (-) Land $73,300 Building $204,200
2024$16,520.00 (+0.51%)
2023$277,500 Land $73,300 Building $204,200$277,500 Land $73,300 Building $204,200
2022$16,436.00

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 December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 12 policies
Nearby Flood Policies12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims14 (1988–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA7 of 14
Most Recent ClaimJul 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 4 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 5 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Mar 2010 · 2 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 SystemEDISON WATER CO
serves 35,000 people · EPA ID NJ1205001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.

Water QualityE. coli
resolved · Oct 2020
Treatment failure
resolved · Dec 2016
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2025
Monitoring and Reporting6
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 771 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable		8,000 / 8,000
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon, Xfinity.

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