Union County and Cranford Township property record for 488 South Ave E, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,229 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,220 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $133,000 (Apr 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $9,698 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00509-0000-00002 |
| Primary APN | 03-00509-0000-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,229 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 8,220 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Account Number | 6017000 |
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| Street Address | 488 SOUTH AVE E |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-3206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 509 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4011 |
| Census Tract | 37200 |
488 South Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1997.
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 SOUTH AVE E, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-3206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199738442 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4506 / 98 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 488 South Ave E was $9,698, 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 | $133,800 (-) Land $60,500 Building $73,300 | $133,800 (-) Land $60,500 Building $73,300 | |
| 2025 | $9,698.00 (+6.92%) | $133,800 Land $60,500 Building $73,300 | $133,800 Land $60,500 Building $73,300 |
| 2024 | $9,070.00 | ||
| 2023 | $133,800 Land $60,500 Building $73,300 | $133,800 Land $60,500 Building $73,300 | |
| 2022 | $8,846.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 South Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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.
The area around 488 South Ave E has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 418 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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