249 Forest St, Kearny, NJ 07032 Property Records

Hudson County and Kearny Town property record for 249 Forest St, Kearny, NJ 07032

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,539 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,498 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$206,000 (Mar 2014)
Tax Bill$8,581 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-00220-0000-00055

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-00220-0000-00055
Alternative APN
  • 070022000055

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,539 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area3,498 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 35 ft wide
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address249 FOREST ST
CityKEARNY
StateNJ
Zip07032-3419
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Block220
Legal Lot Number55
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Township / Civil DivisionKEARNY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract12900

Owner

Source: Hudson County and Kearny Town records, as of July 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address249 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3419
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants in Common

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 12, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 12, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201410018050
Deed Book / Page8961 / 190
Last Transfer DateAug 23, 2022
Transfer Doc0010095050
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Recording DateSep 19, 2022
Property Address249 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3419
Document Number20220919010095050
Book / Page9696 / 766
Instrument DateAug 23, 2022
Instrument20220919010095050
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 5, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address249 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3419

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address249 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3419

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hudson County and Kearny Town assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyHudson County
MunicipalityKearny Town
Unified School DistrictKearny Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$79,100 (-) Land $24,500 Building $54,600$79,100 (-) Land $24,500 Building $54,600
2025$8,581.00 (+1.35%)$79,100 (-) Land $24,500 Building $54,600$79,100 (-) Land $24,500 Building $54,600
2024$8,467.00 (+1.55%)
2023$79,100 Land $24,500 Building $54,600$79,100 Land $24,500 Building $54,600
2022$8,338.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 16, 2006 · 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 Claims7 (1978–2009)
Most Recent ClaimJul 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.

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 SystemKEARNY WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 41,664 people · EPA ID NJ0907001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from N.J.D.W.S.C. - WANAQUE NORTH
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 1,090 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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