Hudson County and Jersey City property record for 252 5th St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 4,488 sqft · built 1878 |
| Lot Size | 0.052 acres (2,261 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (May 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $33,858 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 06-11204-0000-00014 |
| Primary APN | 06-11204-0000-00014 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,488 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,358 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1878 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1878 |
| Architectural Style | Quadruplex |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,261 sqft (0.052 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 22.6 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Patio Area | 12 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 00025338 |
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| Street Address | 252 5TH ST |
| City | JERSEY CITY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07302-2434 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 11204 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | HUDSON NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | JERSEY CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Harsimus Cove Historic District listed 1987 · 317 contributing resources · NRIS 87002118 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
252 5th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1996.
Source: Hudson County and Jersey City records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 5TH ST, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302-2434 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19964297 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4999 / 186 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 5th St was $33,858, up 4.6% from the year before.
Source: Hudson County and Jersey City assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Hudson County |
| Municipality | Jersey City |
| Unified School District | Jersey City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,450,000 (-) Land $722,000 Building $728,000 | $1,450,000 (-) Land $722,000 Building $728,000 | |
| 2025 | $33,858.00 (+4.57%) | $1,450,000 Land $722,000 Building $728,000 | $1,450,000 Land $722,000 Building $728,000 |
| 2024 | $32,379.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,450,000 Land $722,000 Building $728,000 | $1,450,000 Land $722,000 Building $728,000 | |
| 2022 | $30,711.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 5th St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 16, 2006 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 9.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 59 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 103 units insured incl. 44 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (2007–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 26 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 252 5th 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 | JERSEY CITY MUA serves 262,000 people · EPA ID NJ0906001 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Aug 2020 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 1,402 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Nuvisions, Starry.
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