Hudson County and Kearny Town property record for 247 Forest St, Kearny, NJ 07032
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,272 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,511 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $242,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,809 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-00220-0000-00056 |
| Primary APN | 07-00220-0000-00056 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,511 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 35.1 ft wide |
| Street Address | 247 FOREST ST |
|---|---|
| City | KEARNY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07032-3419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 220 |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | HUDSON NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | KEARNY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 12900 |
247 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Hudson County and Kearny Town records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 247 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201610057580 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9122 / 888 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 247 Forest St was $8,809, up 1.3% from the year before.
Source: Hudson County and Kearny Town assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Hudson County |
| Municipality | Kearny Town |
| Unified School District | Kearny Town School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $81,200 (-) Land $28,700 Building $52,500 | $81,200 (-) Land $28,700 Building $52,500 | |
| 2025 | $8,809.00 (+1.35%) | $81,200 Land $28,700 Building $52,500 | $81,200 Land $28,700 Building $52,500 |
| 2024 | $8,692.00 | ||
| 2023 | $81,200 Land $28,700 Building $52,500 | $81,200 Land $28,700 Building $52,500 | |
| 2022 | $8,560.00 |
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 247 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 16, 2006 · 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 Claims | 7 (1978–2009) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2009 · rainfall accumulation |
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 247 Forest 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 | KEARNY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 41,664 people · EPA ID NJ0907001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from N.J.D.W.S.C. - WANAQUE NORTH |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2023 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 1,090 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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