Union County and Cranford Township property record for 79 Johnson Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,068 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $5,719 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2017 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00403-0000-00051 |
| Primary APN | 03-00403-0000-00051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,068 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Account Number | 3991004 |
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| Street Address | 79 JOHNSON AVE |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-2639 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CRANFORD |
| Legal Block | 403 |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 37400 |
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 JOHNSON AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2639 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC |
| Jun 6, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 6, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020330861 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6392 / 2110 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0057290650 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 79 JOHNSON AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2639 |
| Document Number | 0063922110 |
| Book / Page | 6392 / 2110 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 330861 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | SUNNYSIDE TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1227 SUSSEX TPKE # 3, 3, RANDOLPH, NJ 07869-2938 |
| Document Number | 705182 |
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| Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 705182 |
| Name | FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 79 JOHNSON AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2639 |
| Document Number | 0061922051 |
| Book / Page | 006192 / 002051 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 287240 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 14221 DALLAS PKWY #1000 DALLAS TX 752542946, 1000, DALLAS, TX 75254-2946 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $78,900 (-) Land $35,800 Building $43,100 | $78,900 (-) Land $35,800 Building $43,100 | |
| 2025 | $5,719.00 (+6.92%) | $78,900 (-) Land $35,800 Building $43,100 | $78,900 (-) Land $35,800 Building $43,100 |
| 2024 | $5,349.00 (+2.55%) | ||
| 2023 | $78,900 Land $35,800 Building $43,100 | $78,900 Land $35,800 Building $43,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,216.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 28 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 28 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 45 (1994–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 45 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 666 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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