Union County and Hillside Township property record for 257 Dorer Ave, Hillside, NJ 07205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,308 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,199 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $102,000 (Apr 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $8,596 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-00414-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 07-00414-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,308 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,199 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 00099700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 DORER AVE |
| City | HILLSIDE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07205-1542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-40 |
| Legal Subdivision | OVERLOOK HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 414 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HILLSIDE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 32200 |
257 Dorer Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1996.
Source: Union County and Hillside Township records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 DORER AVE, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1542 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199626792 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4372 / 31 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Dorer Ave was $8,596, up 7.8% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Hillside Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Hillside Township |
| Unified School District | Hillside Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $96,600 (-) Land $41,800 Building $54,800 | $96,600 (-) Land $41,800 Building $54,800 | |
| 2025 | $8,596.00 (+7.83%) | $96,600 Land $41,800 Building $54,800 | $96,600 Land $41,800 Building $54,800 |
| 2024 | $7,972.00 | ||
| 2023 | $96,600 Land $41,800 Building $54,800 | $96,600 Land $41,800 Building $54,800 | |
| 2022 | $7,669.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Dorer Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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 257 Dorer 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 |
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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 | NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 914 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.
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