Middlesex County and Helmetta Borough property record for 44 Lake Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,300 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.427 acres (18,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $173,000 (Dec 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $10,471 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-00020-0000-00016 |
| Primary APN | 06-00020-0000-00016 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 18,600 sqft (0.427 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 124 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 44 LAKE AVE |
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| City | HELMETTA |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08828-1114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | 124X150 |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| 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.
44 Lake Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1987.
Source: Middlesex County and Helmetta Borough records, as of June 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 44 LAKE AVE, HELMETTA, NJ 08828-1114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3669 / 150 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 44 Lake Ave was $10,471, up 5% 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 | $294,300 (-) Land $144,300 Building $150,000 | $294,300 (-) Land $144,300 Building $150,000 | |
| 2025 | $10,471.00 (+4.99%) | $294,300 Land $144,300 Building $150,000 | $294,300 Land $144,300 Building $150,000 |
| 2024 | $9,973.00 | ||
| 2023 | $294,300 Land $144,300 Building $150,000 | $294,300 Land $144,300 Building $150,000 | |
| 2022 | $9,514.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 44 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 44 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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