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537 E Elm St, Linden, NJ 07036 Property Records

Union County and Linden City property record for 537 E Elm St, Linden, NJ 07036

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details663 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.092 acres (3,999 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$210,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$6,030 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2019 Mortgage
Aug 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-00170-0000-00006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-00170-0000-00006
Alternative APN
  • 090017000006

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area663 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area663 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area3,999 sqft (0.092 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address537 E ELM ST
CityLINDEN
StateNJ
Zip07036-2845
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-2B
Legal DescriptionADDITIONAL LOTS: 47,3619,3620
Legal Block170
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Township / Civil DivisionLINDEN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract34700

Owner

Source: Union County and Linden City records, as of July 8, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address537 E ELM ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2845
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 22, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
USAA
Aug 23, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
USAA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 23, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 23, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 17, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018303927
Deed Book / Page6282 / 2277
Prior Transfer DateJan 28, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc0000077480
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Property Address537 E ELM ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2845
Document Number0145802243
Instrument DateJul 22, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2019
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address537 E ELM ST LINDEN NJ 070362845, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2845

Mortgage

Document Number0145802243
DateAug 1, 2019
Book Page014580/002243
Instrument676272
Lender
NameUSAA
AddressSAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 31, 2049

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateAug 23, 2018
Property Address537 E ELM ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2845
Document Number0062822277
Book / Page006282 / 002277
Instrument DateAug 16, 2018
Instrument303927
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2018
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$210.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address537 E ELM ST LINDEN NJ 070362845, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2845

Mortgage

Document Number144822145
DateAug 23, 2018
Book Page014482/002145
Instrument661891
Lender
NameUSAA
AddressSAN ANTONIO, TX 78288-0544
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 22, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Union County and Linden City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion County
MunicipalityLinden City
Unified School DistrictLinden City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$82,100 (-) Land $46,000 Building $36,100$82,100 (-) Land $46,000 Building $36,100
2025$6,030.00 (+4.45%)$82,100 (-) Land $46,000 Building $36,100$82,100 (-) Land $46,000 Building $36,100
2024$5,773.00 (+1.71%)
2023$82,100 Land $46,000 Building $36,100$82,100 Land $46,000 Building $36,100
2022$5,676.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN
private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2024
Lead1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 962 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable		8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250

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