Passaic County and Paterson City property record for 251 21st Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,656 sqft · built 1700 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,701 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,586 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-06317-0000-00024 |
| Primary APN | 08-06317-0000-00024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,656 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1700 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1700 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,701 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 27 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 08J1161000000015 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 21ST AVE |
| City | PATERSON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07501-3522 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 6317 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PATERSON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 182800 |
251 21st Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2016.
Source: Passaic County and Paterson City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 21ST AVE, PATERSON, NJ 07501-3522 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201649303 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2912 / 198 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 21st Ave was $7,586, up 4.7% from the year before.
Source: Passaic County and Paterson City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Passaic County |
| Municipality | Paterson City |
| Unified School District | Paterson City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $365,000 (+156.68%) Land $78,700 Building $286,300 | $365,000 (+156.68%) Land $78,700 Building $286,300 | |
| 2025 | $7,586.00 (+4.71%) | $142,200 Land $16,600 Building $125,600 | $142,200 Land $16,600 Building $125,600 |
| 2024 | $7,245.00 | ||
| 2023 | $142,200 Land $16,600 Building $125,600 | $142,200 Land $16,600 Building $125,600 | |
| 2022 | $6,600.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 21st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2013 · 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 251 21st Ave 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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 940 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 |
May also be available: Andrena, AT&T, T-Mobile.
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