Union County and Hillside Township property record for 117 James St, Hillside, NJ 07205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,174 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,498 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,935 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-01411-0000-00044 |
| Primary APN | 07-01411-0000-00044 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,174 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,498 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 00498600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 117 JAMES ST |
| City | HILLSIDE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07205-2417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40 |
| Legal Block | 1411 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HILLSIDE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 32500 |
117 James St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 1995.
Source: Union County and Hillside Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 JAMES ST, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-2417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 31, 1995 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022368 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 117 JAMES ST, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-2417 |
| Document Number | 0062020886 |
| Book / Page | 006202 / 000886 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 289034 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 619 CHETWOOD ST ELIZABETH NJ 072022748, ELIZABETH, NJ 07202-2748 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 117 James St was $8,935, up 7.8% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Hillside Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Hillside Township |
| Unified School District | Hillside Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $100,400 (-) Land $52,500 Building $47,900 | $100,400 (-) Land $52,500 Building $47,900 | |
| 2025 | $8,935.00 (+7.83%) | $100,400 Land $52,500 Building $47,900 | $100,400 Land $52,500 Building $47,900 |
| 2024 | $8,286.00 | ||
| 2023 | $100,400 Land $52,500 Building $47,900 | $100,400 Land $52,500 Building $47,900 | |
| 2022 | $7,970.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 117 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 117 James St 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 |
|---|
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 950 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 |
May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.
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