85 Centennial Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016 Property Records

Union County and Cranford Township property record for 85 Centennial Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details812 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.011 acres (485 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$229,900 (Jul 2012)
Tax Bill$7,922 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-00508-0000-00018-0000-C03

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-00508-0000-00018-0000-C03
Alternative APN
  • 601403

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area812 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1942
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialStucco
Lot Area485 sqft (0.011 acres)

Location & Zoning

Account Number601403
Street Address85 CENTENNIAL AVE
CityCRANFORD
StateNJ
Zip07016-3105
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Subdivision81-87 CENTENNIAL AVE CONDO
Legal Block508
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Township / Civil DivisionCRANFORD
Census Block Group4
Census Block4012
Census Tract37200

Owner

Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address85 CENTENNIAL AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-3105
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 6, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 6, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 25, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page5913 / 415
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionUNION NJ
Property Address85 CENTENNIAL AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-3105
Document Number0148182743
Instrument DateNov 12, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 1, 2020
Title CompanyCATIC TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, CATIC TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address85 CENTENNIAL AVE #3 CRANFORD NJ 070163105, 3, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-3105

Mortgage

Document Number0148182743
DateNov 18, 2020
Book Page014818/002743
Instrument703899
Lender
NameMDE HM LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressTINTON FALLS, NJ 07724
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 17, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Union County and Cranford Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyUnion County
County SubdivisionCranford Township
Unified School DistrictCranford Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$109,300 (-) Land $55,000 Building $54,300$109,300 (-) Land $55,000 Building $54,300
2025$7,922.00 (+6.92%)$109,300 (+5.1%) Land $55,000 Building $54,300$109,300 (+5.1%) Land $55,000 Building $54,300
2024$7,409.00 (+7.75%)
2023$104,000 Land $55,000 Building $49,000$104,000 Land $55,000 Building $49,000
2022$6,876.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 418 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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