Passaic County and Pompton Lakes Borough property record for 261 Colfax Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,468 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jul 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $10,823 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-03203-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 09-03203-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,468 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Street Address | 261 COLFAX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | POMPTON LAKES |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07442-1210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Block | 3203 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | POMPTON LAKES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 196404 |
261 Colfax Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2009.
Source: Passaic County and Pompton Lakes Borough records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 COLFAX AVE, POMPTON LAKES, NJ 07442-1210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 145 / 258 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 21, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000028290 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Colfax Ave was $10,823, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Passaic County and Pompton Lakes Borough assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Passaic County |
| Municipality | Pompton Lakes Borough |
| Unified School District | Pompton Lakes Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $262,000 (-) Land $120,300 Building $141,700 | $262,000 (-) Land $120,300 Building $141,700 | |
| 2025 | $10,823.00 (+4.76%) | $262,000 Land $120,300 Building $141,700 | $262,000 Land $120,300 Building $141,700 |
| 2024 | $10,331.00 | ||
| 2023 | $262,000 Land $120,300 Building $141,700 | $262,000 Land $120,300 Building $141,700 | |
| 2022 | $9,971.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Colfax Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 29, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
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 261 Colfax 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 | POMPTON LAKES MUA serves 11,435 people · EPA ID NJ1609001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 27 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 303 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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