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252 Highland Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032 Property Records

Hudson County and Kearny Town property record for 252 Highland Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,172 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,101 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$346,000 (Feb 2018)
Tax Bill$9,384 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2018 Sale
Feb 2017 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-00036-0000-00012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-00036-0000-00012
Alternative APN
  • 070003600012

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,172 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area3,101 sqft (0.071 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 31 ft wide
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address252 HIGHLAND AVE
CityKEARNY
StateNJ
Zip07032-2058
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal SubdivisionHENRY HEINSHEIMER & CAMPBELL
Legal Block36
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Township / Civil DivisionKEARNY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract13200

Owner

252 Highland Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2018.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address29 S DERBY RD, SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081-3315
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 22, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 21, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 22, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 22, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 21, 2017
Deed Document Number201810020890
Deed Book / Page9284 / 459
Prior Transfer DateDec 13, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0000000733
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Recording DateFeb 22, 2018
Property Address252 HIGHLAND AVE, KEARNY, NJ 07032-2058
Document Number0010020890
Book / Page009284 / 000459
Instrument DateDec 20, 2017
Instrument10020890
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 4, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$346.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address29 S DERBY RD SPRINGFIELD NJ 070813315, SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081-3315

February 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Recording DateFeb 21, 2017
Property Address252 HIGHLAND AVE, KEARNY, NJ 07032-2058
Document Number0010022230
Book / Page009181 / 000422
Instrument DateSep 27, 2016
Instrument10022230
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMar 20, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address252 HIGHLAND AVE KEARNY NJ 070322058, KEARNY, NJ 07032-2058

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Highland Ave was $9,384, up 1.3% from the year before.

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$86,500 (-) Land $21,700 Building $64,800$86,500 (-) Land $21,700 Building $64,800
2025$9,384.00 (+1.34%)$86,500 Land $21,700 Building $64,800$86,500 Land $21,700 Building $64,800
2024$9,260.00
2023$86,500 Land $21,700 Building $64,800$86,500 Land $21,700 Building $64,800
2022$9,118.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 252 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 16, 2006

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 252 Highland 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 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 846 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: Optimum, T-Mobile.

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