Middlesex County and Middlesex Borough property record for 501 Melrose Ave, Middlesex, NJ 08846
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,245 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.305 acres (13,299 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,377 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 10-00320-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 10-00320-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,245 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,245 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,299 sqft (0.305 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Street Address | 501 MELROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLESEX |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08846-2343 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | 70X190 2-9 |
| Legal Block | 320 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLESEX |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 102 |
501 Melrose Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2009.
Source: Middlesex County and Middlesex Borough records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 MELROSE AVE, MIDDLESEX, NJ 08846-2343 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 24, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010835 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Melrose Ave was $12,377, up 13.9% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Middlesex Borough assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Middlesex Borough |
| Unified School District | Middlesex Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $595,200 (+1.95%) Land $161,900 Building $433,300 | $595,200 (+1.95%) Land $161,900 Building $433,300 | |
| 2025 | $12,377.00 (+13.93%) | $583,800 Land $161,900 Building $421,900 | $583,800 Land $161,900 Building $421,900 |
| 2024 | $10,864.00 | ||
| 2023 | $469,500 Land $161,900 Building $307,600 | $469,500 Land $161,900 Building $307,600 | |
| 2022 | $9,871.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 Melrose Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1999–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 16 |
| 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 501 Melrose Ave 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 607 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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