5 Nelson Dr, Cranbury, NJ 08512 Property Records

Middlesex County and South Brunswick Township property record for 5 Nelson Dr, Cranbury, NJ 08512

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,265 sqft · built 2017
Lot Size0.029 acres (1,247 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$482,514 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill$10,806 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Mortgage
Sep 2017 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN21-00011-0000-00128

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-00011-0000-00128

Interior

Building Area2,265 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2017
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2017
Lot Area1,247 sqft (0.029 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address5 NELSON DR
CityCRANBURY
StateNJ
Zip08512-3410
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMF
Legal DescriptionBUILDING 7
Legal SubdivisionOAKS A CRANBURY CONDO
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number128
JurisdictionMIDDLESEX NJ
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH BRUNSWICK
Census Block Group3
Census Block3016
Census Tract8502

Owner

5 Nelson Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2017.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5 NELSON DR, CRANBURY, NJ 08512-3410
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 12, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MLD MORTGAGE
Sep 22, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
SI MTG
Mar 29, 2017Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional with PMI
K HOVNANIAN AMERICAN MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 29, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 29, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2017481
Deed Book / Page6958 / 597
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMIDDLESEX NJ
Property Address5 NELSON DR, CRANBURY, NJ 08512-3410
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyATLANTIC TTL & SETMNT SVC LL

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000113681
DateNov 12, 2020
Book Page18126/391
Instrument2020113681
Lender
NameMLD MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueDec 1, 2035

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMIDDLESEX NJ
Property Address5 NELSON DR, CRANBURY, NJ 08512-3410
Document Number0000020954
Book / Page016916 / 000520
Instrument DateSep 22, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 12, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address5 NELSON DR CRANBURY NJ 085123410, CRANBURY, NJ 08512-3410

Mortgage

Document Number0000020954
DateOct 6, 2017
Book Page016916/000520
Instrument20954
Lender
NameSI MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI 48315
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueOct 5, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.25%

March 2017: Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMIDDLESEX NJ
Recording DateMar 29, 2017
Property Address5 NELSON DR, CRANBURY, NJ 08512-3410
Document Number0000005835
Book / Page006958 / 000597
Instrument DateMar 22, 2017
Instrument5835
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2018
Title CompanyEASTERN TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$482.51
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address5 NELSON DR CRANBURY NJ 085123410, CRANBURY, NJ 08512-3410

Mortgage

Document Number8745
DateMar 29, 2017
Book Page016726/000420
Instrument8745
Lender
NameK HOVNANIAN AMERICAN MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBOYNTON BEACH, FL 33426
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMar 28, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.62%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Nelson Dr was $10,806, up 4.1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionSouth Brunswick Township
Unified School DistrictSouth Brunswick Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$192,100 (-) Land $60,000 Building $132,100$192,100 (-) Land $60,000 Building $132,100
2025$10,806.00 (+4.13%)$192,100 Land $60,000 Building $132,100$192,100 Land $60,000 Building $132,100
2024$10,377.00
2023$192,100 Land $60,000 Building $132,100$192,100 Land $60,000 Building $132,100
2022$9,974.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5 Nelson Dr 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Wildfire risk around 5 Nelson Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemSOUTH BRUNSWICK TWP W DI
serves 45,450 people · EPA ID NJ1221004
Water SourcePurchased surface water from NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
Last State InspectionJun 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2022
Monitoring and Reporting6
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 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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