Essex County and Belleville Township property record for 185 Stephens St, Belleville, NJ 07109
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,024 sqft · built 1897 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,099 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $10,920 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-08803-0000-00033 |
| Primary APN | 01-08803-0000-00033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,024 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1897 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,099 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00000671 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 STEPHENS ST |
| City | BELLEVILLE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07109-3217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 41X100 |
| Legal Block | 8803 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 14400 |
185 Stephens St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Essex County and Belleville Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 STEPHENS ST, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109-3217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12564 / 2655 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0125642655 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Stephens St was $10,920, 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 | $262,700 (-) Land $112,400 Building $150,300 | $262,700 (-) Land $112,400 Building $150,300 | |
| 2025 | $10,920.00 (+3.08%) | $262,700 Land $112,400 Building $150,300 | $262,700 Land $112,400 Building $150,300 |
| 2024 | $10,594.00 | ||
| 2023 | $262,700 Land $112,400 Building $150,300 | $262,700 Land $112,400 Building $150,300 | |
| 2022 | $10,116.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 Stephens St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 units insured incl. 18 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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 185 Stephens 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 | 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 630 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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