Union County and Cranford Township property record for 87 Benjamin St, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $679,250 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $19,845 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00421-0000-00020 |
| Primary APN | 03-00421-0000-00020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,120 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 4465003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 87 BENJAMIN ST |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-2654 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 421 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 37400 |
87 Benjamin St is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2016.
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 262 HOLLY HL, MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092-1916 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014253373 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6017 / 74 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 27, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0061290375 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 87 Benjamin St was $19,845, up 6.9% from the year before.
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 | $273,800 (-) Land $73,400 Building $200,400 | $273,800 (-) Land $73,400 Building $200,400 | |
| 2025 | $19,845.00 (+6.92%) | $273,800 Land $73,400 Building $200,400 | $273,800 Land $73,400 Building $200,400 |
| 2024 | $18,561.00 | ||
| 2023 | $273,800 Land $73,400 Building $200,400 | $273,800 Land $73,400 Building $200,400 | |
| 2022 | $18,103.00 |
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 87 Benjamin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 87 Benjamin St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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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