Passaic County and Passaic City property record for 261 Passaic Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,060 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Aug 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $11,390 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-03252-01-00012 |
| Primary APN | 07-03252-01-00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,060 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 0703252A00012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 PASSAIC AVE |
| City | PASSAIC |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Block | 3252 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PASSAIC |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 175704 |
261 Passaic Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2006.
Source: Passaic County and Passaic City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 PASSAIC AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1288 / 70 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Passaic Ave was $11,390, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Passaic County and Passaic City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Passaic County |
| Municipality | Passaic City |
| Unified School District | Passaic City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $267,500 (-) Land $117,200 Building $150,300 | $267,500 (-) Land $117,200 Building $150,300 | |
| 2025 | $11,390.00 (+3.27%) | $267,500 Land $117,200 Building $150,300 | $267,500 Land $117,200 Building $150,300 |
| 2024 | $11,029.00 | ||
| 2023 | $267,500 Land $117,200 Building $150,300 | $267,500 Land $117,200 Building $150,300 | |
| 2022 | $10,389.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Passaic Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 Passaic 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 | PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION serves 310,483 people · EPA ID NJ1605002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 656 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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