Hudson County and Jersey City property record for 279 Danforth Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 1,260 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.066 acres (2,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,648 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-28001-0000-00009 |
| Primary APN | 06-28001-0000-00009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,260 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 630 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,875 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Patio Area | 520 sqft |
| Account Number | 00169888 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 DANFORTH AVE |
| City | JERSEY CITY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07305-1942 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY/JERSEY CITY |
| Legal Block | 28001 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | HUDSON NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | JERSEY CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 5901 |
279 Danforth Ave, a single family home, is owned by a company.
Source: Hudson County and Jersey City records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 DANFORTH AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305-1942 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUDSON NJ |
| Property Address | 279 DANFORTH AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305-1942 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 20210615060131870 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19975/529 |
| Instrument | 20210615060131870 |
| Name | AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANCE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Danforth Ave was $5,648, up 4.6% from the year before.
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 | $241,900 (-) Land $83,700 Building $158,200 | $241,900 (-) Land $83,700 Building $158,200 | |
| 2025 | $5,648.00 (+4.57%) | $241,900 Land $83,700 Building $158,200 | $241,900 Land $83,700 Building $158,200 |
| 2024 | $5,401.00 | ||
| 2023 | $241,900 Land $83,700 Building $158,200 | $241,900 Land $83,700 Building $158,200 | |
| 2022 | $5,123.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Danforth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 279 Danforth 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 |
|---|
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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