Union County and Linden City property record for 542 E Blancke St, Linden, NJ 07036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,700 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,881 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $430,000 (Feb 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $5,553 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-00173-0000-00031 |
| Primary APN | 09-00173-0000-00031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,700 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,881 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 542 E BLANCKE ST |
|---|---|
| City | LINDEN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07036-2802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2B |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 58,3369,3370 |
| Legal Block | 173 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LINDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 34700 |
542 E Blancke St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2007.
Source: Union County and Linden City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 E BLANCKE ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2802 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5635 / 928 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 542 E BLANCKE ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2802 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0150012999 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 15001/2999 |
| Instrument | 15696 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 E Blancke St was $5,553 with a veteran's exemption, up 9.6% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Linden City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| Municipality | Linden City |
| Unified School District | Linden City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $75,600 (-) Land $24,300 Building $51,300 | $75,600 (-) Land $24,300 Building $51,300 | |
| 2025 | $5,553.00 (+9.61%) Veteran's exemption | $75,600 Land $24,300 Building $51,300 | $75,600 Land $24,300 Building $51,300 |
| 2024 | $5,066.00 | ||
| 2023 | $75,600 Land $24,300 Building $51,300 | $75,600 Land $24,300 Building $51,300 | |
| 2022 | $4,976.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 542 E Blancke St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 542 E Blancke St 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 590 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: AT&T, Optimum, T-Mobile.
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