Union County and Cranford Township property record for 717 Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $14,445 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Dec 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 03-00153-0000-00003 |
| Primary APN | 03-00153-0000-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 0855004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 717 SPRINGFIELD AVE |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-1814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW MANOR |
| Legal Block | 153 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 37100 |
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 717 SPRINGFIELD AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GIBRALTAR BANK |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SPENCER SAVINGS BANK SLA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200084706 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5014 / 284 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 717 SPRINGFIELD AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1814 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0149270464 |
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| Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 14927/464 |
| Instrument | 8646 |
| Name | GIBRALTAR BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 717 SPRINGFIELD AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-1814 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0151260399 |
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| Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 15126/399 |
| Instrument | 27512 |
| Name | SPENCER SAVINGS BANK SLA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 07407 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Union County and Cranford Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Cranford Township |
| Unified School District | Cranford Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $199,300 (-) Land $78,200 Building $121,100 | $199,300 (-) Land $78,200 Building $121,100 | |
| 2025 | $14,445.00 (+6.92%) | $199,300 (-) Land $78,200 Building $121,100 | $199,300 (-) Land $78,200 Building $121,100 |
| 2024 | $13,510.00 (+2.53%) | ||
| 2023 | $199,300 Land $78,200 Building $121,100 | $199,300 Land $78,200 Building $121,100 | |
| 2022 | $13,177.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 116 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 116 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 426 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 59 of 426 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 92% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 279 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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