Union County and Elizabeth City property record for 28 Smith St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,696 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,751 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $313,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,134 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04 00007-0000-01157 |
| Primary APN | 04 00007-0000-01157 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,696 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Lot Area | 3,751 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 0400007000001157 |
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| Street Address | 28 SMITH ST |
| City | ELIZABETH |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07201-2719 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | 590 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | ELIZABETH |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 31100 |
28 Smith St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Union County and Elizabeth City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 SMITH ST, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201-2719 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202217771 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6462 / 696 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 28 SMITH ST, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201-2719 |
| Document Number | 0064620696 |
| Book / Page | 6462 / 696 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 17771 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,816.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 108 HAWTHORNE AVE, COLONIA, NJ 07067-2043 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 28 SMITH ST, ELIZABETH, NJ 07201-2719 |
| Document Number | 0000036837 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 36837 |
| Name | VAST BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Smith St was $7,134, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Elizabeth City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| Municipality | Elizabeth City |
| Unified School District | Elizabeth City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $353,700 (-) Land $165,800 Building $187,900 | $353,700 (-) Land $165,800 Building $187,900 | |
| 2025 | $7,134.00 (+4.83%) | $353,700 Land $165,800 Building $187,900 | $353,700 Land $165,800 Building $187,900 |
| 2024 | $6,805.00 | ||
| 2023 | $17,900 Land $7,300 Building $10,600 | $17,900 Land $7,300 Building $10,600 | |
| 2022 | $5,473.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 28 Smith St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · 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 | 4 (1978–1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1985 · tidal / storm surge |
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 28 Smith 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 |
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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 | NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY private · serves 134,000 people · EPA ID NJ2004001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 1,374 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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