Union County and Elizabeth City property record for 159 Elmora Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
| Property Type | Retail Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,080 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,948 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,275,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $21,421 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Aug 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04 00013-0000-00462 |
| Primary APN | 04 00013-0000-00462 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,080 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Lot Area | 4,948 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 0400013000000462 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 ELMORA AVE |
| City | ELIZABETH |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07202-1181 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Store |
| Legal Block | 368 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | ELIZABETH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 32003 |
159 Elmora Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2023.
Source: Union County and Elizabeth City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1410 BROADWAY, 1002, NEW YORK, NY 10018-9359 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EAST WEST BANK |
| Aug 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage SIGNATURE BANK |
| May 25, 2023 | Deed, Transfer MAIN STREET TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202329147 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6509 / 2380 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0050820279 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 159 ELMORA AVE, ELIZABETH, NJ 07202-1181 |
| Document Number | 0000093226 |
| Book / Page | 15811 / 2269 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202693226 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | MAIN STREET TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Document Number | 0000093226, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Book Page | 15811/2269 |
| Instrument | 202693226 |
| Name | EAST WEST BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Property Address | 159 ELMORA AVE, ELIZABETH, NJ 07202-1181 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | MAIN STREET TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 ACADEMY ST 5TH, 5, NEWARK, NJ 07102-2924 |
| Document Number | 0150292724 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 15029/2724 |
| Instrument | 18340 |
| Name | SIGNATURE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MELVILLE, NY 11747 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 ELMORA AVE, ELIZABETH, NJ 07202-1181 |
| Document Number | 0065092380 |
| Book / Page | 6509 / 2380 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 29147 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | MAIN STREET TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $25,652.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 ACADEMY ST # 5, 5, NEWARK, NJ 07102-2924 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1410 BROADWAY RM 1002, 1002, NEW YORK, NY 10018-9359 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Elmora Ave was $21,421, 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 | $1,062,000 (-) Land $305,000 Building $757,000 | $1,062,000 (-) Land $305,000 Building $757,000 | |
| 2025 | $21,421.00 (+4.84%) | $1,062,000 Land $305,000 Building $757,000 | $1,062,000 Land $305,000 Building $757,000 |
| 2024 | $20,433.00 | ||
| 2023 | $92,300 Land $25,300 Building $67,000 | $92,300 Land $25,300 Building $67,000 | |
| 2022 | $28,224.00 |
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 Elmora Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2026.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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 159 Elmora 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 | 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 772 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 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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