Middlesex County, New Jersey Property Records

Middlesex County, New Jersey, is home to 25 municipalities. In Middlesex County, NJ, property records include deeds, mortgages, tax maps, and other documents that provide information about the ownership and use of real estate. These records can be used for several purposes, such as buying or selling a property, determining the value of a property, or resolving disputes related to property rights.

Recent Middlesex County property records reveal that the region boasts a median home value averaging $362,233, accompanied by a corresponding median rental cost of $1,618. These statistics contrast the officially documented median household income, which registers at $101,770.

On top of that, the county maintains a median property tax rate of 2.42%, calculated based on the property's assessed fair market value.

Since 1722, the Middlesex County Clerk's Office has been in charge of filing, recording, and maintaining all property records affecting real estate ownership and transfers in the county. They keep numerous property-related documents, including deeds, maps, liens, easements, mortgages, and more.

All deeds from 1929, mortgages from 1950, and other documents from 1958 can be accessed online through the Record Search System. Individuals typically need property-specific information like the party's name or property address to access these records.

Fees for property records in Middlesex County, NJ, vary by document type. Mortgages cost $35 for the first page, while deeds have an initial fee of $45 for their first page. In both documents, there's a $10 charge for each additional page and, if applicable, a $6 name fee.

For information on the fair market value of a property, consult the Middlesex County Board of Taxation or contact the relevant municipal assessor. When requesting information on the appraisal value to the appropriate office, individuals may need to provide details such as the property address, parcel number, and owner's name.

Zoning information can be verified by contacting the zoning office in the municipality where the property is located or by consulting with the Middlesex County Office of Planning.