Union County and Cranford Township property record for 5 Hillside Pl, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,690 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,502 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $15,830 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00149-0000-00016 |
| Primary APN | 03-00149-0000-00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,690 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,502 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 0780007 |
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| Street Address | 5 HILLSIDE PL |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-1728 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 149 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 37100 |
5 Hillside Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 HILLSIDE PL, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1728 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014251987 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6009 / 929 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 5 HILLSIDE PL, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1728 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | ADVANTAGE TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0150872684 |
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| Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 15087/2684 |
| Instrument | 23659 |
| Name | FIRSTBANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | FRANKLIN, TN 37064 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Hillside Pl was $15,830, 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 | $218,400 (-) Land $81,000 Building $137,400 | $218,400 (-) Land $81,000 Building $137,400 | |
| 2025 | $15,830.00 (+6.92%) | $218,400 Land $81,000 Building $137,400 | $218,400 Land $81,000 Building $137,400 |
| 2024 | $14,805.00 | ||
| 2023 | $218,400 Land $81,000 Building $137,400 | $218,400 Land $81,000 Building $137,400 | |
| 2022 | $14,440.00 |
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 Hillside Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| 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 5 Hillside Pl 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 |
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| 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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