Union County and Cranford Township property record for 44 Johnson Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,798 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,879 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2018 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 03-00403-0000-00064 |
| Primary APN | 03-00403-0000-00064 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,798 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Account Number | 4004008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 44 JOHNSON AVE |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-2639 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CRANFORD |
| Legal Block | 403 |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 37400 |
44 Johnson Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2022.
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 RAMAPO RD, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-3417 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Mar 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM TWO RIVER COMMUNITY BANK |
| Feb 7, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Jul 31, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202224147 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6488 / 2844 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 44 JOHNSON AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2639 |
| Document Number | 0064882844 |
| Book / Page | 6488 / 2844 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 24147 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | POLONIA TITLE AGCY LLC, POLONIA TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,695.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 108 N UNION AVE STE 5, 108, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2194 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 RAMAPO RD, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-3417 |
| Document Number | 0000045230 |
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| Date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 45230 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 44 JOHNSON AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2639 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC NATL INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0144220319 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Book Page | 14422/0319 |
| Instrument | 655365 |
| Name | TWO RIVER COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EATONTOWN, NJ 07724 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.5% |
| Type Change Date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6.5% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 10.5% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 44 JOHNSON AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2639 |
| Document Number | 0062440444 |
| Book / Page | 006244 / 000444 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 296483 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 108 N UNION AVE CRANFORD NJ 070162194, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2194 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 44 JOHNSON AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2639 |
| Document Number | 0062040383 |
| Book / Page | 006204 / 000383 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 289293 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO NA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $276.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 108 N UNION AVE #5 CRANFORD NJ 070162194, 5, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2194 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 44 Johnson Ave was $9,879, 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 | $136,300 (-) Land $49,600 Building $86,700 | $136,300 (-) Land $49,600 Building $86,700 | |
| 2025 | $9,879.00 (+6.93%) | $136,300 Land $49,600 Building $86,700 | $136,300 Land $49,600 Building $86,700 |
| 2024 | $9,239.00 | ||
| 2023 | $136,300 Land $49,600 Building $86,700 | $136,300 Land $49,600 Building $86,700 | |
| 2022 | $9,012.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 44 Johnson Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 28 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 45 (1994–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 45 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 44 Johnson 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% 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 666 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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