Middlesex County and Middlesex Borough property record for 524 Cook Ave, Middlesex, NJ 08846
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,080 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $156,666 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,732 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-00300-0000-00013 |
| Primary APN | 10-00300-0000-00013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 524 COOK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLESEX |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08846-2401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R50 |
| Legal Description | 50X100 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | WATCHUNG ESTATES |
| Legal Block | 300 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLESEX |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
524 Cook Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Middlesex County and Middlesex Borough records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 COOK AVE, MIDDLESEX, NJ 08846-2401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016417 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6789 / 293 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002190417 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Property Address | 524 COOK AVE, MIDDLESEX, NJ 08846-2401 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | AVENUE 365 LENDER SERVICES, AVENUE 365 LENDER SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000114480 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18617/1346 |
| Instrument | 2021114480 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Cook Ave was $8,732, up 11.4% 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 | $427,900 (+3.88%) Land $134,800 Building $293,100 | $427,900 (+3.88%) Land $134,800 Building $293,100 | |
| 2025 | $8,732.00 (+11.45%) | $411,900 Land $134,800 Building $277,100 | $411,900 Land $134,800 Building $277,100 |
| 2024 | $7,835.00 | ||
| 2023 | $338,600 Land $134,800 Building $203,800 | $338,600 Land $134,800 Building $203,800 | |
| 2022 | $7,259.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 Cook Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1978–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2014 · river or lake flooding |
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 524 Cook 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 | 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 572 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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