Middlesex County and Edison Township property record for 5 Columbus Ave, Edison, NJ 08817
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,100 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,481 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Loan Modification Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-00343-0000-00014 |
| Primary APN | 05-00343-0000-00014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,100 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 00009104 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5 COLUMBUS AVE |
| City | EDISON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08817-5260 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Description | 50X100 |
| Legal Subdivision | SILVER LAKE PARK |
| Legal Block | 343 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | EDISON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 1803 |
5 Columbus Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2011.
Source: Middlesex County and Edison Township records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 COLUMBUS AVE, EDISON, NJ 08817-5260 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOUSING FIN AGCY |
| Dec 5, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20119077 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6283 / 678 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Property Address | 5 COLUMBUS AVE, EDISON, NJ 08817-5260 |
| Document Number | 0000020405 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5 COLUMBUS AVE EDISON NJ 088175260, EDISON, NJ 08817-5260 |
| Document Number | 0000020405 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017110/000196 |
| Instrument | 20405 |
| Name | HOUSING FIN AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | TRENTON, NJ 08650 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 13, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Property Address | 5 COLUMBUS AVE, EDISON, NJ 08817-5260 |
| Document Number | 0000003642 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5 COLUMBUS AVE EDISON NJ 088175260, EDISON, NJ 08817-5260 |
| Document Number | 0000003642 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017058/001902 |
| Instrument | 3642 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 15, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Columbus Ave was $6,481.
Source: Middlesex County and Edison Township assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Edison Township |
| Unified School District | Edison Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $108,900 (-) Land $70,000 Building $38,900 | $108,900 (-) Land $70,000 Building $38,900 | |
| 2025 | $6,481.00 (-0.03%) | $108,900 Land $70,000 Building $38,900 | $108,900 Land $70,000 Building $38,900 |
| 2024 | $6,483.00 | ||
| 2023 | $108,900 Land $70,000 Building $38,900 | $108,900 Land $70,000 Building $38,900 | |
| 2022 | $6,450.00 |
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 5 Columbus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| 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 5 Columbus Ave 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 |
|---|
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 | EDISON WATER CO serves 35,000 people · EPA ID NJ1205001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Oct 2020 Treatment failure resolved · Dec 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 320 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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