Union County and Elizabeth City property record for 159 E Jersey St, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,203 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $131,000 (Jul 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $7,366 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04 00002-0000-00167 |
| Primary APN | 04 00002-0000-00167 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,203 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 0400002000000167 |
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| Street Address | 159 E JERSEY ST |
| City | ELIZABETHPORT |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07206-1706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 795 |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | ELIZABETH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 30400 |
159 E Jersey St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2001.
Source: Union County and Elizabeth City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 E JERSEY ST, ELIZABETHPORT, NJ 07206-1706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200196745 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5146 / 5 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 E Jersey St was $7,366, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Elizabeth City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| Municipality | Elizabeth City |
| Unified School District | Elizabeth City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $365,200 (-) Land $147,500 Building $217,700 | $365,200 (-) Land $147,500 Building $217,700 | |
| 2025 | $7,366.00 (+4.84%) | $365,200 Land $147,500 Building $217,700 | $365,200 Land $147,500 Building $217,700 |
| 2024 | $7,026.00 | ||
| 2023 | $16,600 (-) Land $5,400 Building $11,200 | $16,600 (-) Land $5,400 Building $11,200 | |
| 2022 | $5,076.00 | $16,600 Land $5,400 Building $11,200 | $16,600 Land $5,400 Building $11,200 |
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 E Jersey 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 159 E Jersey 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 - LIBERTY private · serves 134,000 people · EPA ID NJ2004001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Lead | 2 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 577 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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