Middlesex County and Helmetta Borough property record for 47 Lake Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,248 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.298 acres (12,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $278,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,493 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-00021-01-00003-02 |
| Primary APN | 06-00021-01-00003-02 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,998 sqft (0.298 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 060002100000000302 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 47 LAKE AVE |
| City | HELMETTA |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08828-1115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Description | 130 X 100 |
| Legal Subdivision | MINOR SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 21.1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3.2 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HELMETTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| 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.
47 Lake Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Helmetta Borough records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47 LAKE AVE, HELMETTA, NJ 08828-1115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016330 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6814 / 339 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003403 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 47 Lake Ave was $8,493, 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 | $238,700 (-) Land $139,800 Building $98,900 | $238,700 (-) Land $139,800 Building $98,900 | |
| 2025 | $8,493.00 (+4.99%) | $238,700 Land $139,800 Building $98,900 | $238,700 Land $139,800 Building $98,900 |
| 2024 | $8,089.00 | ||
| 2023 | $238,700 Land $139,800 Building $98,900 | $238,700 Land $139,800 Building $98,900 | |
| 2022 | $7,717.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 47 Lake Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · river or lake flooding |
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 47 Lake Ave is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 59% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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