5 Independence Dr, Edison, NJ 08820 Property Records

Middlesex County and Edison Township property record for 5 Independence Dr, Edison, NJ 08820

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,156 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size	0.219 acres (9,518 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$449,000 (Apr 2017)
Tax Bill	$11,545 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`05 00490-G-00008`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05 00490-G-00008`
Alternative APNs	`05-00490-07-00008` `0500490000G00008` `00014032`

Interior

Building Area	1,156 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1981
Effective Year Built	Effective 1981
Lot Area	9,518 sqft (0.219 acres)
Lot Dimensions	112 ft deep x 85 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5 INDEPENDENCE DR
City	EDISON
State	NJ
Zip	08820-1617
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RBB
Legal Description	85X112
Legal Block	490.7
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Township / Civil Division	EDISON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1018
Census Tract	1410

Owner

Source: Middlesex County and Edison Township records, as of June 30, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	5 INDEPENDENCE DR, EDISON, NJ 08820-1617
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 28, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017373
Deed Book / Page	6974 / 710
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	MIDDLESEX NJ
Recording Date	Apr 28, 2017
Property Address	5 INDEPENDENCE DR, EDISON, NJ 08820-1617
Document Number	0000007772
Book / Page	006974 / 000710
Instrument Date	Apr 10, 2017
Instrument	7772
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 26, 2017
Title Company	GOLDEN TITLE AGENCY, GOLDEN TITLE AGCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$44.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	5 INDEPENDENCE DR EDISON NJ 088201617, EDISON, NJ 08820-1617

Mortgage

Document Number	10813
Date	Apr 28, 2017
Book Page	016755/000350
Instrument	10813

Lender

Name	RESIDENTIAL HM MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	HAMPTON, NJ 08827

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Apr 27, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Middlesex County and Edison Township assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Middlesex County
County Subdivision	Edison Township
Unified School District	Edison Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$194,000 (-) Land $89,800 Building $104,200	$194,000 (-) Land $89,800 Building $104,200
2025	$11,545.00 (+3.82%)	$194,000 (-) Land $89,800 Building $104,200	$194,000 (-) Land $89,800 Building $104,200
2024	$11,120.00 (+0.48%)
2023		$194,000 Land $89,800 Building $104,200	$194,000 Land $89,800 Building $104,200
2022	$11,067.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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	1 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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY private · serves 233,376 people · EPA ID NJ1225001
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Corrosion control Jul 2019
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 506 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	940 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20