Middlesex County and Helmetta Borough property record for 9 Railroad Ave, Helmetta, NJ 08828
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,400 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $7,539 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Mar 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 06-00016-0000-00017 |
| Primary APN | 06-00016-0000-00017 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 9 RAILROAD AVE |
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| City | HELMETTA |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 08828-1022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R5 |
| Legal Description | 50X100 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HELMETTA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 8103 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Helme, G. W., Snuff Mill District listed 1980 · 109 contributing resources · NRIS 80002503 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
9 Railroad Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2018.
Source: Middlesex County and Helmetta Borough records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 RAILROAD AVE, HELMETTA, NJ 08828-1022 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SERVICELINK |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| May 3, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201840800 |
| Deed Book / Page | 17172 / 1392 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Property Address | 9 RAILROAD AVE, HELMETTA, NJ 08828-1022 |
| Document Number | 0000032804 |
| Book / Page | 20031 / 67 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202632804 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9 RAILROAD AVE, HELMETTA, NJ 08828-1022 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000032804, |
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| Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20031/67 |
| Instrument | 202632804 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 311 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Rate | 6.46% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Property Address | 9 RAILROAD AVE, HELMETTA, NJ 08828-1022 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000033392 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Book Page | 18880/1629 |
| Instrument | 2022033392 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | MIDDLESEX NJ |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 9 RAILROAD AVE, HELMETTA, NJ 08828-1022 |
| Document Number | 201800040800 |
| Book / Page | 17172 / 1392 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800040800 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | M A D TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $412.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 481 ALMOND DR, 481, LURAY, VA 22835-3521 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 9 RAILROAD AVE, HELMETTA, NJ 08828-1022 |
| Document Number | 201800040801 |
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| Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201800040801 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9 Railroad Ave was $7,539, up 5% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Helmetta Borough assessment roll, as of June 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex County |
| Municipality | Helmetta Borough |
| Unified School District | Spotswood Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $211,900 (-) Land $95,500 Building $116,400 | $211,900 (-) Land $95,500 Building $116,400 | |
| 2025 | $7,539.00 (+4.99%) | $211,900 Land $95,500 Building $116,400 | $211,900 Land $95,500 Building $116,400 |
| 2024 | $7,181.00 | ||
| 2023 | $211,900 Land $95,500 Building $116,400 | $211,900 Land $95,500 Building $116,400 | |
| 2022 | $6,850.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9 Railroad Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 16, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 51 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 51 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 109 (1979–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 109 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · other causes |
| 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 9 Railroad Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% of New Jersey |
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| 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 | HELMETTA WATER DEPT serves 2,000 people · EPA ID NJ1206001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from EAST BRUNSWICK WATER UTILITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 188 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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