Union County and Linden City property record for 557 E Elm St, Linden, NJ 07036
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,704 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $14,323 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Jun 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-00169-0000-00008 |
| Primary APN | 09-00169-0000-00008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,704 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,999 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 557 E ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | LINDEN |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07036-2842 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2B |
| Legal Description | ADDITIONAL LOTS: 48,3599,3600 |
| Legal Subdivision | LINDEN |
| Legal Block | 169 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LINDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 34700 |
Source: Union County and Linden City records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 E ELM ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2842 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 5, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL HM FNDG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 6, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2018295359 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0064100191 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 557 E ELM ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2842 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 557 E ELM ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2842 |
| Document Number | 0153462245 |
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| Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Book Page | 15346/2245 |
| Instrument | 50231 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GREENVILLE, SC 29601 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 557 E ELM ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2842 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 557 E ELM ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2842 |
| Document Number | 0149852735 |
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| Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14985/2735 |
| Instrument | 14201 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73134 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 319 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 557 E ELM ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2842 |
| Document Number | 0064100191 |
| Book / Page | 6410 / 191 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3966 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 557 E ELM ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2842 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 557 E ELM ST, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2842 |
| Document Number | 0062380316 |
| Book / Page | 006238 / 000316 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 295359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $385.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 557 E ELM ST LINDEN NJ 070362842, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2842 |
| Document Number | 143890705 |
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| Date | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Book Page | 014389/000705 |
| Instrument | 651865 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL HM FNDG |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 4, 2048 |
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 | $195,000 (-) Land $46,000 Building $149,000 | $195,000 (-) Land $46,000 Building $149,000 | |
| 2025 | $14,323.00 (+4.46%) | $195,000 (-) Land $46,000 Building $149,000 | $195,000 (-) Land $46,000 Building $149,000 |
| 2024 | $13,712.00 (+1.71%) | ||
| 2023 | $195,000 Land $46,000 Building $149,000 | $195,000 Land $46,000 Building $149,000 | |
| 2022 | $13,482.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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