255 Forest St, Kearny, NJ 07032 Property Records

Hudson County and Kearny Town property record for 255 Forest St, Kearny, NJ 07032

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,528 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,498 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$155,000 (Dec 2000)
Tax Bill$8,852 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-00220-0000-00052

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-00220-0000-00052
Alternative APN
  • 070022000052

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,528 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

Location & Zoning

Street Address255 FOREST ST
CityKEARNY
StateNJ
Zip07032-3419
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionADDITIONAL LOTS: H EXP END 2022
Legal Block220
Legal Lot Number52
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Township / Civil DivisionKEARNY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract12900

Owner

Source: Hudson County and Kearny Town records, as of September 1, 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 Address255 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3419
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 13, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 13, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200012535
Deed Book / Page5728 / 229
Prior Transfer DateDec 8, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc0057280229
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Recording DateJul 30, 2026
Property Address255 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3419
Document Number0060079830
Book / Page20996 / 512
Instrument DateJul 20, 2026
Instrument202660079830
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address255 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3419

Mortgage

Document Number0060079830,
DateJul 30, 2026
Book Page20996/512
Instrument202660079830
Lender
NamePNC BANK
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term480 Months
DueJul 24, 2066
Interest
Max Rate-1%

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$81,600 (-) Land $24,500 Building $57,100$81,600 (-) Land $24,500 Building $57,100
2025$8,852.00 (+1.34%)$81,600 (-) Land $24,500 Building $57,100$81,600 (-) Land $24,500 Building $57,100
2024$8,735.00 (+2.93%)
2023$81,600 Land $24,500 Building $57,100$81,600 Land $24,500 Building $57,100
2022$8,486.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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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