Union County and Hillside Township property record for 1278 State St, Hillside, NJ 07205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,680 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (2,984 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $262,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $10,652 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-01202-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 07-01202-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,984 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 71 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00406300 |
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| Street Address | 1278 STATE ST |
| City | HILLSIDE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07205-2320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R40T |
| Legal Block | 1202 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HILLSIDE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 32401 |
1278 State St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2004.
Source: Union County and Hillside Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1278 STATE ST, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-2320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5461 / 535 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1278 State St was $10,652, 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 | $119,700 (-) Land $50,400 Building $69,300 | $119,700 (-) Land $50,400 Building $69,300 | |
| 2025 | $10,652.00 (+7.84%) | $119,700 Land $50,400 Building $69,300 | $119,700 Land $50,400 Building $69,300 |
| 2024 | $9,878.00 | ||
| 2023 | $119,700 Land $50,400 Building $69,300 | $119,700 Land $50,400 Building $69,300 | |
| 2022 | $9,502.00 |
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 1278 State St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 1278 State 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 725 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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