Union County and Cranford Township property record for 475 Brookside Ct, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,576 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $22,578 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00138-0000-00016 |
| Primary APN | 03-00138-0000-00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,576 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,350 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 0514006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 475 BROOKSIDE CT |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-1633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKSIDE ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 138 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 37100 |
475 Brookside Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 475 BROOKSIDE CT, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015260710 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6055 / 204 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 475 Brookside Ct was $22,578, 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 | $311,500 (-) Land $97,800 Building $213,700 | $311,500 (-) Land $97,800 Building $213,700 | |
| 2025 | $22,578.00 (+6.92%) | $311,500 Land $97,800 Building $213,700 | $311,500 Land $97,800 Building $213,700 |
| 2024 | $21,116.00 | ||
| 2023 | $311,500 Land $97,800 Building $213,700 | $311,500 Land $97,800 Building $213,700 | |
| 2022 | $20,596.00 |
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 475 Brookside Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1980–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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 475 Brookside Ct 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 592 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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