Passaic County and Passaic City property record for 159 Van Buren St, Passaic, NJ 07055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,210 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.084 acres (3,659 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $124,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $11,024 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-04113-0000-00035 |
| Primary APN | 07-04113-0000-00035 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,210 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,659 sqft (0.084 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Street Address | 159 VAN BUREN ST |
|---|---|
| City | PASSAIC |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07055-8432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Block | 4113 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PASSAIC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 175401 |
159 Van Buren St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1999.
Source: Passaic County and Passaic City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 VAN BUREN ST, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-8432 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199954729 |
| Deed Book / Page | 0160 / 31 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Van Buren St was $11,024, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Passaic County and Passaic City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Passaic County |
| Municipality | Passaic City |
| Unified School District | Passaic City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $258,900 (-) Land $74,400 Building $184,500 | $258,900 (-) Land $74,400 Building $184,500 | |
| 2025 | $11,024.00 (+3.28%) | $258,900 Land $74,400 Building $184,500 | $258,900 Land $74,400 Building $184,500 |
| 2024 | $10,674.00 | ||
| 2023 | $258,900 Land $74,400 Building $184,500 | $258,900 Land $74,400 Building $184,500 | |
| 2022 | $10,055.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Van Buren St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 29, 2024
| 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 Van Buren 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 | PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION serves 310,483 people · EPA ID NJ1605002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 982 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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