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242 Van Houten Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055 Property Records

Passaic County and Passaic City property record for 242 Van Houten Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,072 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.133 acres (5,807 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$307,000 (Dec 2016)
Tax Bill$18,791 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Mortgage
Aug 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-03267-01-00005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-03267-01-00005
Alternative APN
  • 0703267A00005

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,072 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1924
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,807 sqft (0.133 acres)
Lot Dimensions132 ft deep x 44 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number0703267A00005
Street Address242 VAN HOUTEN AVE
CityPASSAIC
StateNJ
Zip07055-3523
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-1
Legal Block3267
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionPASSAIC NJ
Township / Civil DivisionPASSAIC
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract175704

Owner

Source: Passaic County and Passaic City records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address242 VAN HOUTEN AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-3523
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 4, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FM HOME LOANS LLC
Aug 26, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FM HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 15, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 15, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201662321
Deed Book / Page2957 / 241
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPASSAIC NJ
Property Address242 VAN HOUTEN AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-3523
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 25, 2021
Title CompanyMADISON TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000120
DateJan 4, 2021
Book PageM16701/264
Instrument2021000120
Lender
NameFM HOME LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBROOKLYN, NY 11210
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPASSAIC NJ
Property Address242 VAN HOUTEN AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-3523
Document Number0000039497
Instrument DateAug 26, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 8, 2019
Title CompanyMADISON TITLE AGENCY LLC, MADISON TITLE AGCY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address242-244 VAN HOUTEN AVE PASSAIC NJ 070553523, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-3523

Mortgage

Document Number0000039497
DateSep 6, 2019
Book Page015695/000222
Instrument39497
Lender
NameFM HM LOANS
AddressBROOKLYN, NY 11210
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueSep 5, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Passaic County and Passaic City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyPassaic County
MunicipalityPassaic City
Unified School DistrictPassaic City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$441,300 (-) Land $115,400 Building $325,900$441,300 (-) Land $115,400 Building $325,900
2025$18,791.00 (+3.28%)$441,300 (+6.01%) Land $115,400 Building $325,900$441,300 (-) Land $115,400 Building $325,900
2024$18,194.00 (+12.52%)
2023$416,300$441,300 Land $115,400 Building $325,900
2022$16,169.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 29, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1979–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimAug 2011 · Hurricane Irene

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION
serves 310,483 people · EPA ID NJ1605002
Water SourceSurface water
Lead2 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2021
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 697 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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