556 E Curtis St, Linden, NJ 07036 Property Records

Union County and Linden City property record for 556 E Curtis St, Linden, NJ 07036

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details830 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.057 acres (2,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$265,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$6,302 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Mortgage
Oct 2021 Second Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-00167-0000-00014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-00167-0000-00014
Alternative APN
  • 090016700014

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area830 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area2,500 sqft (0.057 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address556 E CURTIS ST
CityLINDEN
StateNJ
Zip07036-2734
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-2B
Legal DescriptionADDITIONAL LOTS: 45,3933
Legal SubdivisionCITY/LINDEN
Legal Block167
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Township / Civil DivisionLINDEN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract34700

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address556 E CURTIS ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2734
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 1, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
CENLAR FSB
Oct 19, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
NEW JERSEY HOUSING & MORTGAGE FIN AGENCY
Oct 19, 2021Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
GATEWAY FIRST BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 27, 1981 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202110635
Deed Book / Page6435 / 403
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Property Address556 E CURTIS ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2734
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address556 E CURTIS ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2734

Mortgage

Document Number0153082324
DateDec 1, 2022
Book Page15308/2324
Instrument45966
Lender
NameCENLAR FSB
TypeBank
AddressTRENTON, NJ 08618
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term346 Months
DueOct 1, 2051

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Property Address556 E CURTIS ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2734
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0150830034
DateOct 19, 2021
Book Page15083/34
Instrument23196
Lender
NameNEW JERSEY HOUSING & MORTGAGE FIN AGENCY
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressTRENTON, NJ 08650
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term59 Months
DueSep 21, 2026

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Recording DateOct 19, 2021
Property Address556 E CURTIS ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2734
Document Number0064350403
Book / Page6435 / 403
Instrument DateSep 16, 2021
Instrument10635
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$437.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address108 LINCOLN AVE, 108, CARTERET, NJ 07008-2739

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address556 E CURTIS ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2734

Mortgage

Document Number0150830019
DateOct 19, 2021
Book Page15083/19
Instrument23194
Lender
NameGATEWAY FIRST BANK
TypeBank
AddressJENKS, OK 74037
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 1, 2051

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$85,800 (-) Land $40,000 Building $45,800$85,800 (-) Land $40,000 Building $45,800
2025$6,302.00 (+4.46%)$85,800 (-) Land $40,000 Building $45,800$85,800 (-) Land $40,000 Building $45,800
2024$6,033.00 (+1.7%)
2023$85,800 Land $40,000 Building $45,800$85,800 Land $40,000 Building $45,800
2022$5,932.00

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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