Passaic County and Hawthorne Borough property record for 159 2nd Ave, Hawthorne, NJ 07506
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,579 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,698 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $775,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $10,847 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2026 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-00157-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 04-00157-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,579 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,698 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 159 2ND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HAWTHORNE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07506-2302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAWTHORNE |
| Legal Block | 157 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HAWTHORNE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 143301 |
159 2nd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Passaic County and Hawthorne Borough records, as of July 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 2ND AVE, HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506-2302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BRENT T SJAARDEMA |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Balloon Mortgage BRENT T SJAARDEMA |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202621544 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5115 / 239 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 159 2ND AVE, HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506-2302 |
| Document Number | 0000021544 |
| Book / Page | 5115 / 239 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621544 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | WEISS TITLE SERVICES, WEISS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $78,275.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 2ND AVE, HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506-2302 |
| Document Number | 0000021545, |
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| Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621545 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.36% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Property Address | 159 2ND AVE, HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506-2302 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC NATL TTL INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 641 E 27TH ST, PATERSON, NJ 07504-1949 |
| Document Number | 0000005417 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Book Page | M19794/290 |
| Instrument | 2026005417 |
| Name | BRENT T SJAARDEMA |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 15 VREELAND AVE, HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Feb 10, 2027 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 159 2ND AVE, HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506-2302 |
| Document Number | 0000034954 |
| Book / Page | D4985 / 53 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025034954 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Title Company | MAIN STREET TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,371.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD, COPPELL, TX 75019-4620 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 641 E 27TH ST, PATERSON, NJ 07504-1949 |
| Document Number | 0000034955 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Book Page | M19610/295 |
| Instrument | 2025034955 |
| Name | BRENT T SJAARDEMA |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 15 VREELAND AVE, HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506 |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 159 2ND AVE, HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506-2302 |
| Document Number | 0000009323 |
| Book / Page | D4867 / 33 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025009323 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,187.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD, COPPELL, TX 75019-4620 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 159 2ND AVE, HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506-2302 |
| Document Number | 0000056717 |
| Book / Page | D4449 / 205 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022056717 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Title Company | MAINE STREET TITLE SERVICES, MAIN STREET TTL & STLMT SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 ROOSEVELT AVE, HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506-1505 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 2ND AVE, HAWTHORNE, NJ 07506-2302 |
| Document Number | 0000056718 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022056718 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 2nd Ave was $10,847, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Passaic County and Hawthorne Borough assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Passaic County |
| Municipality | Hawthorne Borough |
| Unified School District | Hawthorne Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $345,000 (-) Land $148,500 Building $196,500 | $345,000 (-) Land $148,500 Building $196,500 | |
| 2025 | $10,847.00 (+3.35%) | $345,000 Land $148,500 Building $196,500 | $345,000 Land $148,500 Building $196,500 |
| 2024 | $10,495.00 | ||
| 2023 | $345,000 Land $148,500 Building $196,500 | $345,000 Land $148,500 Building $196,500 | |
| 2022 | $10,177.00 |
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 159 2nd Ave 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 May 29, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 159 2nd Ave 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 | HAWTHORNE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 19,458 people · EPA ID NJ1604001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2021 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Source contamination not addressed resolved · Jan 2022 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 16 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 647 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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