Union County and Linden City property record for 544 Middlesex St, Linden, NJ 07036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 832 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $9,034 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage Jun 2019 Second Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-00168-0000-00011 |
| Primary APN | 09-00168-0000-00011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 544 MIDDLESEX ST |
|---|---|
| City | LINDEN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2B |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 46,3886,3887 |
| Legal Subdivision | REALTY TRUST MAP #27 |
| Legal Block | 168 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LINDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 34700 |
544 Middlesex St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Union County and Linden City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 544 MIDDLESEX ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 3, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DISCOVER BANK |
| Sep 25, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ALTERRA HM LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019317461 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6341 / 273 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 544 MIDDLESEX ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2022 |
| Title Company | EVIDENT TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0151942608 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Book Page | 15194/2608 |
| Instrument | 34961 |
| Name | UNITED MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MELVILLE, NY 11747 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 544 MIDDLESEX ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK TITLE ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0145612488 |
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| Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Book Page | 14561/2488 |
| Instrument | 673344 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 3, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 544 MIDDLESEX ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036 |
| Document Number | 0063410273 |
| Book / Page | 006341 / 000273 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 317461 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $335.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 544 MIDDLESEX ST LINDEN NJ 07036, LINDEN, NJ 07036 |
| Document Number | 145980969 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Book Page | 014598/000969 |
| Instrument | 679063 |
| Name | ALTERRA HM LNS |
|---|---|
| Address | LAS VEGAS, NV 89145 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 24, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 544 Middlesex St was $9,034, up 4.5% 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 | $123,000 (-) Land $48,000 Building $75,000 | $123,000 (-) Land $48,000 Building $75,000 | |
| 2025 | $9,034.00 (+4.45%) | $123,000 Land $48,000 Building $75,000 | $123,000 Land $48,000 Building $75,000 |
| 2024 | $8,649.00 | ||
| 2023 | $123,000 Land $48,000 Building $75,000 | $123,000 Land $48,000 Building $75,000 | |
| 2022 | $8,504.00 |
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 544 Middlesex 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 544 Middlesex 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 962 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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