121 James St, Hillside, NJ 07205 Property Records

Union County and Hillside Township property record for 121 James St, Hillside, NJ 07205

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,815 sqft · built 1919
Lot Size	0.08 acres (3,498 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$387,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill	$12,485 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`07-01411-0000-00045`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`07-01411-0000-00045`
Alternative APNs	`070141100045` `00498700`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,815 sqft Living Area

Exterior

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00498700
Street Address	121 JAMES ST
City	HILLSIDE
State	NJ
Zip	07205-2443
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R40
Legal Subdivision	ANNA BLOY
Legal Block	1411
Legal Lot Number	45
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Township / Civil Division	HILLSIDE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	32500

Owner

Source: Union County and Hillside Township records, as of July 8, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	121 JAMES ST, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-2443
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 27, 2021	Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANC
Sep 17, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer CLEAR SKIES TITLE AGENCY, CLEAR SKIES TITLE AGCY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021973
Deed Book / Page	6398 / 818
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 30, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc	0056830489
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Recording Date	Jan 27, 2021
Property Address	121 JAMES ST, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-2443
Document Number	0063980818
Book / Page	6398 / 818
Instrument Date	Jan 21, 2021
Instrument	973
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 4, 2021
Title Company	NEW HORIZON ABSTRACT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,080.20
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	10 WAVERLY DR E, 10, EDISON, NJ 08817-4628

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	121 JAMES ST, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-2443

Mortgage

Document Number	2632
Date	Jan 27, 2021
Instrument	2632

Lender

Name	AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

September 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Recording Date	Sep 17, 2020
Property Address	121 JAMES ST, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-2443
Document Number	0063822371
Book / Page	006382 / 002371
Instrument Date	Aug 28, 2020
Instrument	328129
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 21, 2020
Title Company	CLEAR SKIES TITLE AGENCY, CLEAR SKIES TITLE AGCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$160.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	121 JAMES ST HILLSIDE NJ 072052443, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-2443

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Union County and Hillside Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Union County
County Subdivision	Hillside Township
Unified School District	Hillside Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$140,300 (-) Land $52,500 Building $87,800	$140,300 (-) Land $52,500 Building $87,800
2025	$12,485.00 (+7.82%)	$140,300 (-) Land $52,500 Building $87,800	$140,300 (-) Land $52,500 Building $87,800
2024	$11,579.00 (+3.96%)
2023		$140,300 Land $52,500 Building $87,800	$140,300 Land $52,500 Building $87,800
2022	$11,138.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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