Passaic County and Passaic City property record for 170 Van Houten Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,466 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,281 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $13,447 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-03265-0000-00080 |
| Primary APN | 07-03265-0000-00080 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,466 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,281 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 157 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 170 VAN HOUTEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PASSAIC |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAX MAP/THE CITY/PASSAIC |
| Legal Block | 3265 |
| Legal Lot Number | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PASSAIC |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 175704 |
170 Van Houten Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 1998.
Source: Passaic County and Passaic City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 174 VAN HOUTEN AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-4602 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199853801 |
| Deed Book / Page | 0154 / 54 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Property Address | 170 VAN HOUTEN AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | MADISON TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000066391 |
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| Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Book Page | M16682/198 |
| Instrument | 2020066391 |
| Name | FM HOME LOANS LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BROOKLYN, NY 11210 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 170 Van Houten Ave was $13,447, 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 | $315,800 (-) Land $107,100 Building $208,700 | $315,800 (-) Land $107,100 Building $208,700 | |
| 2025 | $13,447.00 (+3.28%) | $315,800 Land $107,100 Building $208,700 | $315,800 Land $107,100 Building $208,700 |
| 2024 | $13,020.00 | ||
| 2023 | $315,800 Land $107,100 Building $208,700 | $315,800 Land $107,100 Building $208,700 | |
| 2022 | $12,265.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 170 Van Houten Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 170 Van Houten Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 697 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 |
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