Passaic County and Passaic City property record for 198 Van Houten Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,457 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $580,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $11,748 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-03266-0000-00007 |
| Primary APN | 07-03266-0000-00007 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,457 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 198 VAN HOUTEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PASSAIC |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Block | 3266 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PASSAIC |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 175704 |
198 Van Houten Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Passaic County and Passaic City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 VAN HOUTEN AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202057804 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3902 / 284 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 198 VAN HOUTEN AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-4607 |
| Document Number | 0000057804 |
| Book / Page | 003902 / 000284 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 57804 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | INFINITY LAND SERVICES LLC, INFINITY LAND SVCS LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $580.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 198 VAN HOUTEN AVE PASSAIC NJ 07055, PASSAIC, NJ 07055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 198 Van Houten Ave was $11,748, 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 | $275,900 (-) Land $109,300 Building $166,600 | $275,900 (-) Land $109,300 Building $166,600 | |
| 2025 | $11,748.00 (+3.28%) | $275,900 Land $109,300 Building $166,600 | $275,900 Land $109,300 Building $166,600 |
| 2024 | $11,375.00 | ||
| 2023 | $275,900 Land $109,300 Building $166,600 | $275,900 Land $109,300 Building $166,600 | |
| 2022 | $10,296.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 198 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 198 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 |
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| 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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