Middlesex County and South River Borough property record for 53 Prentice Ave, South River, NJ 08882
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,495 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jul 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $7,038 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-00285-01-00021 |
| Primary APN | 23-00285-01-00021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,495 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1911 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 2300285100021 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 PRENTICE AVE |
| City | SOUTH RIVER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08882-2248 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | 61X100 |
| Legal Block | 285.1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 7000 |
53 Prentice Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1995.
Source: Middlesex County and South River Borough records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 PRENTICE AVE, SOUTH RIVER, NJ 08882-2248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4251 / 517 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 30, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0042510517 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 53 PRENTICE AVE, SOUTH RIVER, NJ 08882-2248 |
| Document Number | 0000106981 |
| Book / Page | 017377 / 000871 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 106981 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 53 PRENTICE AVE SOUTH RIVER NJ 088822248, SOUTH RIVER, NJ 08882-2248 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Prentice Ave was $7,038, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and South River Borough assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | South River Borough |
| Unified School District | South River Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $263,700 (-) Land $130,500 Building $133,200 | $263,700 (-) Land $130,500 Building $133,200 | |
| 2025 | $7,038.00 (+4.79%) | $263,700 Land $130,500 Building $133,200 | $263,700 Land $130,500 Building $133,200 |
| 2024 | $6,716.00 | ||
| 2023 | $263,700 Land $130,500 Building $133,200 | $263,700 Land $130,500 Building $133,200 | |
| 2022 | $6,402.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Prentice Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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 53 Prentice 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 |
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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 | SOUTH RIVER W DEPT serves 16,000 people · EPA ID NJ1223001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from EAST BRUNSWICK WATER UTILITY |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.83 mg/L (2022) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Feb 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 15 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 799 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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