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256 Forest St, Kearny, NJ 07032 Property Records

Hudson County and Kearny Town property record for 256 Forest St, Kearny, NJ 07032

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,545 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,498 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$382,500 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$9,177 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale
Jan 2018 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-00221-0000-00005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-00221-0000-00005
Alternative APN
  • 070022100005

Interior

Total Rooms31 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,545 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area3,498 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 35 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address256 FOREST ST
CityKEARNY
StateNJ
Zip07032
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionADDITIONAL LOTS: H EXP END 2026
Legal SubdivisionTOWN/KEARNY
Legal Block221
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Township / Civil DivisionKEARNY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract12900

Owner

256 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address256 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 27, 2021Deed, Transfer
SUBURBAN TITLE EXAMINERS INC
Jan 29, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 27, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 27, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 18, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202110053810
Deed Book / Page9567 / 553
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Recording DateMay 27, 2021
Property Address256 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032
Document Number20210527010053810
Book / Page9567 / 553
Instrument DateMay 24, 2021
Instrument20210527010053810
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 28, 2022
Title CompanySUBURBAN TITLE EXAMINERS INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,338.75
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address768 BROADWAY # 11, 768, BAYONNE, NJ 07002-3900

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address256 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

January 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Recording DateJan 29, 2018
Property Address256 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032
Document Number0010011080
Book / Page009277 / 000370
Instrument DateOct 11, 2016
Instrument10011080
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMar 13, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$184.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address766 BROADWAY #1 BAYONNE NJ 070023900, 1, BAYONNE, NJ 07002-3900

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Forest St was $9,177 with a homeowner's exemption, 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$84,600 (-) Land $24,500 Building $65,400$84,600 (-) Land $24,500 Building $65,400
2025$9,177.00 (+1.34%)$84,600 Land $24,500 Building $65,400$84,600 Land $24,500 Building $65,400
2024$9,056.00
2023$84,600$89,900 Land $24,500 Building $65,400
2022$8,918.00

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 256 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1978.

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

The area around 256 Forest 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 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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