Union County and Union Township property record for 861 Colonial Ave, Union, NJ 07083
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,474 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,220 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $11,172 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-01215-0000-00014 |
| Primary APN | 19-01215-0000-00014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,474 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,220 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 77 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 861 COLONIAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | UNION |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07083-7439 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 1215 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | UNION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 33400 |
861 Colonial Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Union County and Union Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 861 COLONIAL AVE, UNION, NJ 07083-7439 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Jan 8, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ARC HOME LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021216 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6396 / 2186 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 861 COLONIAL AVE, UNION, NJ 07083-7439 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 861 COLONIAL AVE, UNION, NJ 07083-7439 |
| Document Number | 0151272037 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 15127/2037 |
| Instrument | 27570 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 348 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 861 COLONIAL AVE, UNION, NJ 07083-7439 |
| Document Number | 0063962186 |
| Book / Page | 6396 / 2186 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 216 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,879.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 555 STRATFORD RD, 555, UNION, NJ 07083-8862 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 861 COLONIAL AVE, UNION, NJ 07083-7439 |
| Document Number | 569 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 569 |
| Name | ARC HOME LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 861 Colonial Ave was $11,172, up 4.4% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Union Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Union Township |
| Unified School District | Union Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $47,900 (-) Land $20,900 Building $27,000 | $47,900 (-) Land $20,900 Building $27,000 | |
| 2025 | $11,172.00 (+4.35%) | $47,900 Land $20,900 Building $27,000 | $47,900 Land $20,900 Building $27,000 |
| 2024 | $10,706.00 | ||
| 2023 | $47,900 Land $20,900 Building $27,000 | $47,900 Land $20,900 Building $27,000 | |
| 2022 | $10,018.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 861 Colonial Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 861 Colonial 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 |
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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 482 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 |
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