Essex County and Belleville Township property record for 252 Hornblower Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,387 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $13,128 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-07003-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 01-07003-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,387 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00002306 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 HORNBLOWER AVE |
| City | BELLEVILLE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07109-2650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 25X100 |
| Legal Block | 7003 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 14300 |
252 Hornblower Ave is owned by a company that bought it in December 2005.
Source: Essex County and Belleville Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 HORNBLOWER AVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109-2650 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 17, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6267 / 49 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 252 HORNBLOWER AVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109-2650 |
| Document Number | 0000026632 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | MAIN STREET TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 HORNBLOWER AVE BELLEVILLE NJ 071092650, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109-2650 |
| Document Number | 0000026632 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 26632 |
| Name | FREEDOM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 8, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 Hornblower Ave was $13,128, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Belleville Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Belleville Township |
| Unified School District | Belleville Town School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $315,800 (-) Land $92,500 Building $223,300 | $315,800 (-) Land $92,500 Building $223,300 | |
| 2025 | $13,128.00 (+3.08%) | $315,800 Land $92,500 Building $223,300 | $315,800 Land $92,500 Building $223,300 |
| 2024 | $12,736.00 | ||
| 2023 | $315,800 Land $92,500 Building $223,300 | $315,800 Land $92,500 Building $223,300 | |
| 2022 | $12,161.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 Hornblower Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 252 Hornblower 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 |
|---|
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 | BELLEVILLE WATER DEPT serves 35,129 people · EPA ID NJ0701001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2019 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2019 Treatment failure resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement currently in violation since Jul 2021 Corrosion control Jan 2023 Coliform corrective action Jan 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 19 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 929 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.
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