Union County and Union Township property record for 553 Thoreau Ter, Union, NJ 07083
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,251 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,160 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $8,093 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale Apr 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-02509-0000-00010 |
| Primary APN | 19-02509-0000-00010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,251 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,160 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 553 THOREAU TER |
|---|---|
| City | UNION |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07083-9044 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FACILITY NAME: CHURCH |
| Legal Block | 2509 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 33300 |
553 Thoreau Ter is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2025.
Source: Union County and Union Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 THOREAU TER, UNION, NJ 07083-9044 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Deed, Transfer SAND LANE TITLE AGENCY LLC, SAFE LAND TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Deed, Transfer TITLE AGENCY/NJ INC, TITLE AGENCY OF NJ INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202550981 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6602 / 78 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Property Address | 553 THOREAU TER, UNION, NJ 07083-9044 |
| Document Number | 0066020078 |
| Book / Page | 6602 / 78 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 50981 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Title Company | SAND LANE TITLE AGENCY LLC, SAFE LAND TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6,245.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 725 FOREST AVE, WESTFIELD, NJ 07090-4322 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 THOREAU TER, UNION, NJ 07083-9044 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 553 THOREAU TER, UNION, NJ 07083-9044 |
| Document Number | 0065422797 |
| Book / Page | 6542 / 2797 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 37121 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2024 |
| Title Company | TITLE AGENCY/NJ INC, TITLE AGENCY OF NJ INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,023.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 THOREAU TER, UNION, NJ 07083-9044 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 THOREAU TER, UNION, NJ 07083-9044 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Thoreau Ter was $8,093, up 4.4% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Union Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Union Township |
| Unified School District | Union Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $46,900 (+35.16%) Land $16,900 Building $30,000 | $46,900 (+35.16%) Land $16,900 Building $30,000 | |
| 2025 | $8,093.00 (+4.36%) | $34,700 Land $16,900 Building $17,800 | $34,700 Land $16,900 Building $17,800 |
| 2024 | $7,755.00 | ||
| 2023 | $34,700 Land $16,900 Building $17,800 | $34,700 Land $16,900 Building $17,800 | |
| 2022 | $7,257.00 |
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 553 Thoreau Ter in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · 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 | 3 in force |
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 553 Thoreau Ter 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 779 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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