Essex County and Belleville Township property record for 159 Tappan Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,368 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,868 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $445,500 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $17,268 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-06303-0000-00009 |
| Primary APN | 01-06303-0000-00009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,368 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 3,868 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 5 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 00003585 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 TAPPAN AVE |
| City | BELLEVILLE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07109-2258 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 37.5X103.11 |
| Legal Block | 6303 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 14200 |
159 Tappan Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2004.
Source: Essex County and Belleville Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 TAPPAN AVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109-2258 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6136 / 402 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 159 TAPPAN AVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109-2258 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | NEW YORK METRO TITLE AGENCY INC, NEW YORK METRO TTL AGCY INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 2021043838 |
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| Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021043838 |
| Name | VAST BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAYNE, NJ 07470 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Tappan Ave was $17,268, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Belleville Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Belleville Township |
| Unified School District | Belleville Town School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $415,400 (-) Land $112,900 Building $302,500 | $415,400 (-) Land $112,900 Building $302,500 | |
| 2025 | $17,268.00 (+3.07%) | $415,400 Land $112,900 Building $302,500 | $415,400 Land $112,900 Building $302,500 |
| 2024 | $16,753.00 | ||
| 2023 | $415,400 Land $112,900 Building $302,500 | $415,400 Land $112,900 Building $302,500 | |
| 2022 | $15,997.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Tappan Ave 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 Tappan 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 |
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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 | BELLEVILLE WATER DEPT serves 35,129 people · EPA ID NJ0701001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2019 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2019 Treatment failure resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement currently in violation since Jul 2021 Corrosion control Jan 2023 Coliform corrective action Jan 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 19 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 1,028 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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