Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough property record for 53 Maple Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,357 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $298,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $21,765 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-00058-0000-00072 |
| Primary APN | 09-00058-0000-00072 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,357 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,357 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 53 MAPLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | METUCHEN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08840-1356 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 50X165 73 |
| Legal Subdivision | METUCHEN |
| Legal Block | 58 |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | METUCHEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
53 Maple Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2025.
Source: Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 MAPLE AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-1356 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Dec 17, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014520 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6610 / 563 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000048651 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Property Address | 53 MAPLE AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-1356 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | FOUNDATION TITLE, FOUNDATION TITLE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000017493 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 18273/978 |
| Instrument | 2021017493 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 53 MAPLE AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-1356 |
| Document Number | 0000107158 |
| Book / Page | 17722 / 0891 |
| Map Reference | FILE 217 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019107158 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | FOUNDATION TITLE LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 MAPLE AVE, METUCHEN, NJ 08840-1356 |
| Document Number | 0000107159 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019107159 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Maple Ave was $21,765, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Metuchen Borough assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Metuchen Borough |
| Unified School District | Metuchen Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $300,000 (-) Land $100,000 Building $200,000 | $300,000 (-) Land $100,000 Building $200,000 | |
| 2025 | $21,765.00 (+4.31%) | $300,000 Land $100,000 Building $200,000 | $300,000 Land $100,000 Building $200,000 |
| 2024 | $20,865.00 | ||
| 2023 | $300,000 Land $100,000 Building $200,000 | $300,000 Land $100,000 Building $200,000 | |
| 2022 | $19,113.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Maple Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal 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.
Wildfire risk around 53 Maple 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 761 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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