Passaic County and Passaic City property record for 261 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,678 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,250,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $26,706 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Construction Loan Jun 2021 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-01080-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 07-01080-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 18 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,678 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Street Address | 261 PASSAIC ST |
|---|---|
| City | PASSAIC |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07055-5893 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | C-R |
| Legal Description | INCL BLK 1080 LOTS 1 & 2 |
| Legal Block | 1080 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PASSAIC |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 175402 |
261 Passaic St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2016.
Source: Passaic County and Passaic City records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1677 43RD ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11204-1033 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage NORTHFIELD BANK |
| Jun 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201622245 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2825 / 134 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022245 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 261 PASSAIC ST, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-5893 |
| Document Number | 0000023964 |
| Book / Page | 20031 / 274 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202623964 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | MADISON TITLE AGENCY LLC, MADISON TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Document Number | 0000023964, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Book Page | 20031/274 |
| Instrument | 202623964 |
| Name | NORTHFIELD BANK |
|---|
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate | 6.48% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Property Address | 261 PASSAIC ST, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-5893 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | JODA ABSTRACT LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1677 43RD ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11204-1033 |
| Document Number | 0000039155 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | M17201/17 |
| Instrument | 2021039155 |
| Name | NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HICKSVILLE, NY 11801 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Passaic St was $26,706, 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 | $627,200 (-) Land $125,000 Building $502,200 | $627,200 (-) Land $125,000 Building $502,200 | |
| 2025 | $26,706.00 (+3.28%) | $627,200 Land $125,000 Building $502,200 | $627,200 Land $125,000 Building $502,200 |
| 2024 | $25,859.00 | ||
| 2023 | $627,200 Land $125,000 Building $502,200 | $627,200 Land $125,000 Building $502,200 | |
| 2022 | $24,360.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Passaic St 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 261 Passaic 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 488 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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