280 Forest St, Kearny, NJ 07032 Property Records

Hudson County and Kearny Town property record for 280 Forest St, Kearny, NJ 07032

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,748 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.064 acres (2,801 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$720,000 (Aug 2026)
Tax Bill$11,607 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-00221-0000-00014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-00221-0000-00014
Alternative APN
  • 070022100014

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,748 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialFrame
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area2,801 sqft (0.064 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 28 ft wide
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address280 FOREST ST
CityKEARNY
StateNJ
Zip07032-3420
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Block221
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Township / Civil DivisionKEARNY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract12900

Owner

280 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.

Source: Hudson County and Kearny Town records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address280 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3420
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 27, 2026Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE
Feb 2, 2024Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC
May 15, 2023Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NEXERA HOLDING LLC
Jan 24, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 27, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 27, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 2, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202610065600
Deed Book / Page10007 / 66
Prior Transfer DateJan 9, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0010005000
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Recording DateAug 27, 2026
Property Address280 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3420
Document Number0010065600
Book / Page10007 / 66
Instrument DateAug 13, 2026
Instrument202610065600
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2026
Title CompanyAMERICAN LAND TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$72,720.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address280 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3420

Mortgage

Document Number0060088060,
DateAug 27, 2026
Instrument202660088060
Lender
NameAMERICAN MORTGAGE ACCEPTANCE
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

February 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Recording DateFeb 2, 2024
Property Address280 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3420
Document Number20240202010008090
Book / Page9800 / 468
Instrument DateNov 29, 2023
Instrument20240202010008090
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 15, 2024
Title CompanyGUARDIAN TITLE SERVICES, GUARDIAN TITLE SERVICES LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,725.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address85 SUMO VILLAGE CT, NEWARK, NJ 07114-2769

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address280 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3420

Mortgage

Document Number0020555420
DateFeb 2, 2024
Instrument20555/420
Lender
NameEQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term358 Months
DueDec 1, 2053

May 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Recording DateMay 15, 2023
Property Address280 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3420
Document Number20230515010034050
Book / Page9747 / 146
Instrument DateApr 17, 2023
Instrument20230515010034050
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 23, 2023
Title CompanyCROSS CNTY TITLE AGCY INC, CROSS COUNTY TITLE AGCY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,250.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address280 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3420

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address280 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3420

Mortgage

Document Number0020448464
DateMay 15, 2023
Instrument20448/464
Lender
NameNEXERA HOLDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2053

January 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Recording DateJan 24, 2023
Property Address280 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3420
Document Number20230124010005000
Book / Page9723 / 162
Instrument DateJan 9, 2023
Instrument20230124010005000
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 30, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address280 FOREST STREET, KERSEY, PA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address280 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3420

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Forest St was $11,607, up 1.3% from the year before.

Source: Hudson County and Kearny Town assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyHudson County
MunicipalityKearny Town
Unified School DistrictKearny Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$107,000 (-) Land $19,600 Building $87,400$107,000 (-) Land $19,600 Building $87,400
2025$11,607.00 (+1.34%)$107,000 Land $19,600 Building $87,400$107,000 Land $19,600 Building $87,400
2024$11,454.00
2023$81,000 (-) Land $19,600 Building $61,400$81,000 (-) Land $19,600 Building $61,400
2022$8,039.00 (+0.59%) Senior Citizen's exemption Widower's exemption$81,000 Land $19,600 Building $61,400$81,000 Land $19,600 Building $61,400
2021$7,992.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 280 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1978.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 16, 2006 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1978–2009)
Most Recent ClaimJul 2009 · rainfall accumulation

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.

Wildfire

The area around 280 Forest 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemKEARNY WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 41,664 people · EPA ID NJ0907001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from N.J.D.W.S.C. - WANAQUE NORTH
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,090 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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