Hudson County and Jersey City property record for 261 Danforth Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 1,800 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.066 acres (2,892 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,498 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-28001-0000-00017 |
| Primary APN | 06-28001-0000-00017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,892 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 00169961 |
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| Street Address | 261 DANFORTH AVE |
| City | JERSEY CITY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07305-1942 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | INCL LOTS 11 & 12 |
| Legal Block | 28001 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | HUDSON NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | JERSEY CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 5901 |
Source: Hudson County and Jersey City records, as of July 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 DANFORTH AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305-1942 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20005519 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5628 / 245 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 15, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0010040170 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUDSON NJ |
| Property Address | 261 DANFORTH AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305-1942 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 20210609060125510 |
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| Date | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19965/285 |
| Instrument | 20210609060125510 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
Source: Hudson County and Jersey City assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Hudson County |
| Municipality | Jersey City |
| Unified School District | Jersey City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $278,300 (-) Land $83,700 Building $194,600 | $278,300 (-) Land $83,700 Building $194,600 | |
| 2025 | $6,498.00 (+4.57%) | $278,300 (-) Land $83,700 Building $194,600 | $278,300 (-) Land $83,700 Building $194,600 |
| 2024 | $6,214.00 (+5.43%) | ||
| 2023 | $278,300 Land $83,700 Building $194,600 | $278,300 Land $83,700 Building $194,600 | |
| 2022 | $5,894.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 16, 2006
| 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.
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 | JERSEY CITY MUA serves 262,000 people · EPA ID NJ0906001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Aug 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 1,738 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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