Passaic County and Wanaque Borough property record for 16 Colfax Ave, Wanaque, NJ 07465
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,456 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.651 acres (28,349 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,691 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-00240-0000-00038 |
| Primary APN | 13-00240-0000-00038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 28,349 sqft (0.651 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 210 ft wide |
| Street Address | 16 COLFAX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WANAQUE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07465-1301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R15 |
| Legal Block | 240 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | WANAQUE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 236603 |
16 Colfax Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 1999.
Source: Passaic County and Wanaque Borough records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 COLFAX AVE, WANAQUE, NJ 07465-1301 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 6, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000139428 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Property Address | 16 COLFAX AVE, WANAQUE, NJ 07465-1301 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000010391 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Book Page | M16026/267 |
| Instrument | 2020010391 |
| Name | LAKELAND BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OAK RIDGE, NJ 07438 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Feb 28, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Colfax Ave was $8,691, up 5.3% from the year before.
Source: Passaic County and Wanaque Borough assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Passaic County |
| Municipality | Wanaque Borough |
| Secondary School District | Lakeland Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Wanaque Borough School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $191,400 (-) Land $110,700 Building $80,700 | $191,400 (-) Land $110,700 Building $80,700 | |
| 2025 | $8,691.00 (+5.28%) | $191,400 Land $110,700 Building $80,700 | $191,400 Land $110,700 Building $80,700 |
| 2024 | $8,255.00 | ||
| 2023 | $191,400 Land $110,700 Building $80,700 | $191,400 Land $110,700 Building $80,700 | |
| 2022 | $7,920.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Colfax Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2020.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 29, 2024 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 19 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2020–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2022 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 16 Colfax Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WANAQUE W DEPT. serves 10,266 people · EPA ID NJ1613002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2022 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Aug 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 552 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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