Union County and Springfield Township property record for 53 Highlands Ave, Springfield, NJ 07081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,722 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,002 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $16,089 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-03302-0000-00015 |
| Primary APN | 17-03302-0000-00015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,722 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,722 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 15,002 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 1700180000000015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 HIGHLANDS AVE |
| City | SPRINGFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07081-3740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BALTUSROL TOP SEC D |
| Legal Block | 3302 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | SPRINGFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 37601 |
53 Highlands Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2010.
Source: Union County and Springfield Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 HIGHLANDS AVE, SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081-3740 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 21, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0058260505 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Highlands Ave was $16,089 with a veteran's exemption, up 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Springfield Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Springfield Township |
| Unified School District | Springfield Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $667,300 (-) Land $286,600 Building $380,700 | $667,300 (-) Land $286,600 Building $380,700 | |
| 2025 | $16,089.00 (+1.52%) Veteran's exemption | $667,300 Land $286,600 Building $380,700 | $667,300 Land $286,600 Building $380,700 |
| 2024 | $15,848.00 | ||
| 2023 | $667,300 Land $286,600 Building $380,700 | $667,300 Land $286,600 Building $380,700 | |
| 2022 | $14,223.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Highlands Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 18 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 13 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
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 53 Highlands Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 - SHORT HILLS private · serves 217,230 people · EPA ID NJ0712001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2022 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 171 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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