Union County and Cranford Township property record for 944 Orange Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,188 sqft · built 2025 |
| Lot Size | 0.058 acres (2,505 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $713,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,000 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2024 Construction Loan Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00291-0000-00003 |
| Primary APN | 03-00291-0000-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2025 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2025 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,505 sqft (0.058 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Account Number | 3167005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 944 ORANGE AVE |
| City | CRANFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07016-2016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSHIP/CRANFORD |
| Legal Block | 291 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRANFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 37000 |
944 Orange Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Union County and Cranford Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 944 ORANGE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage HICKORY FINANCIAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMP |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TOMO MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Deed, Transfer POLONIA TITLE AGCY LLC, POLONIA TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer SUBURBAN TITLE EXAMINERS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202549477 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6595 / 161 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 944 ORANGE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Title Company | POLONIA TITLE AGCY LLC, POLONIA TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 810 E SAINT GEORGES AVE, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2122 |
| Document Number | 0155372946 |
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| Date | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Book Page | 15537/2946 |
| Instrument | 68758 |
| Name | HICKORY FINANCIAL LIMITED LIABILITY COMP |
|---|---|
| Address | 08370 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 944 ORANGE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2016 |
| Document Number | 0065950161 |
| Book / Page | 6595 / 161 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 49477 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Title Company | OCEANVIEW TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,382.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 810 E SAINT GEORGES AVE, LINDEN, NJ 07036-2122 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 944 ORANGE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2016 |
| Document Number | 0000083188 |
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| Date | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 83188 |
| Name | TOMO MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Property Address | 944 ORANGE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2016 |
| Document Number | 0065402877 |
| Book / Page | 6540 / 2877 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 36652 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Title Company | POLONIA TITLE AGCY LLC, POLONIA TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,707.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 507 MYRTLE AVE, GARWOOD, NJ 07027-1215 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 944 ORANGE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2016 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 944 ORANGE AVE, CRANFORD, NJ 07016-2016 |
| Document Number | 0064920167 |
| Book / Page | 6492 / 167 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 25050 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Title Company | SUBURBAN TITLE EXAMINERS INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $104.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 103 S 21ST ST, KENILWORTH, NJ 07033-1608 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 507 MYRTLE AVE, GARWOOD, NJ 07027-1215 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 944 Orange Ave was $1,000, up 7% 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 | $201,300 (+1,358.7%) Land $13,800 Building $187,500 | $201,300 (+1,358.7%) Land $13,800 Building $187,500 | |
| 2025 | $1,000.00 (+6.95%) | $13,800 Land $13,800 | $13,800 Land $13,800 |
| 2024 | $935.00 | ||
| 2023 | $13,800 (-) Land $13,800 | $13,800 (-) Land $13,800 | |
| 2022 | $912.00 | $13,800 Land $13,800 | $13,800 Land $13,800 |
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 944 Orange Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · other causes |
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 944 Orange 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 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 395 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 |
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