Union County and Hillside Township property record for 1242 Baker St, Hillside, NJ 07205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,100 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,572 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,839 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 07-00905-0000-00012 |
| Primary APN | 07-00905-0000-00012 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,100 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,572 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 00285200 |
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| Street Address | 1242 BAKER ST |
| City | HILLSIDE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07205-2630 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40T |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST NEWARK 03 |
| Legal Block | 905 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HILLSIDE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 32401 |
1242 Baker St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2012.
Source: Union County and Hillside Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1242 BAKER ST, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-2630 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 16, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0059060871 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1242 Baker St was $10,839, 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 | $121,800 (-) Land $49,100 Building $72,700 | $121,800 (-) Land $49,100 Building $72,700 | |
| 2025 | $10,839.00 (+7.83%) | $121,800 Land $49,100 Building $72,700 | $121,800 Land $49,100 Building $72,700 |
| 2024 | $10,052.00 | ||
| 2023 | $121,800 Land $49,100 Building $72,700 | $121,800 Land $49,100 Building $72,700 | |
| 2022 | $9,669.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1242 Baker St in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (2007–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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.
The area around 1242 Baker 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 |
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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 868 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.
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