Middlesex County and Carteret Borough property record for 78 Union Ave, Edison, NJ 08820
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,960 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $168,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $9,985 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-07507-0000-00005 |
| Primary APN | 01-07507-0000-00005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 0100251000000005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 UNION ST |
| City | CARTERET |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07008-3326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R50 |
| Legal Description | 45X100 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARY N SHOTWELL PROP |
| Legal Block | 7507 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CARTERET |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 3802 |
78 Union Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Middlesex County and Carteret Borough records, as of June 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10 MIDDLESEX RD, MATAWAN, NJ 07747-3070 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202016500 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17788 / 1 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016500 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Court-Ordered Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 78 UNION AVE, EDISON, NJ 08820-3507 |
| Document Number | 0000016500 |
| Book / Page | 017788 / 000001 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16500 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | NEW JERSEY TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, NEW JERSEY TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $168.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 MIDDLESEX RD MATAWAN NJ 077473070, MATAWAN, NJ 07747-3070 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Union Ave was $9,985, up 19.6% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Carteret Borough assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Carteret Borough |
| Unified School District | Carteret Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $636,800 (-) Land $271,300 Building $365,500 | $636,800 (-) Land $271,300 Building $365,500 | |
| 2025 | $9,985.00 (+19.64%) | $636,800 Land $271,300 Building $365,500 | $636,800 Land $271,300 Building $365,500 |
| 2024 | $8,346.00 | ||
| 2023 | $261,800 Land $76,500 Building $185,300 | $261,800 Land $76,500 Building $185,300 | |
| 2022 | $7,906.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Union Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 78 Union Ave 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 | MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY private · serves 233,376 people · EPA ID NJ1225001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2019 |
| 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 261 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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