Passaic County and Passaic City property record for 285 Madison St, Passaic, NJ 07055
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,407 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,202 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $13,847 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-02158-01-00036 |
| Primary APN | 07-02158-01-00036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,407 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,202 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 0702158A00036 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 MADISON ST |
| City | PASSAIC |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07055-4171 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Block | 2158 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PASSAIC |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 175804 |
285 Madison St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2023.
Source: Passaic County and Passaic City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 MADISON ST, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-4171 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ULTIMA ABSTRACT, ULTIMA ABSTRACT LLC |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 4, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201746998 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001532 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 285 MADISON ST, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-4171 |
| Document Number | 0000001532 |
| Book / Page | D4648 / 161 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024001532 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Title Company | ULTIMA ABSTRACT, ULTIMA ABSTRACT LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 MADISON ST, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-4171 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 MADISON ST, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-4171 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 285 MADISON ST, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-4171 |
| Document Number | 0000046998 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017046998 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | SAFE LAND TITLE AGENCY LCL |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 HAMILTON AVE, 115, HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ 07604-1207 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 MADISON ST, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-4171 |
| Document Number | 0000047003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017047003 |
| Name | UNITED MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 285 Madison St was $13,847, 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 | $325,200 (-) Land $66,000 Building $259,200 | $325,200 (-) Land $66,000 Building $259,200 | |
| 2025 | $13,847.00 (+3.27%) | $325,200 Land $66,000 Building $259,200 | $325,200 Land $66,000 Building $259,200 |
| 2024 | $13,408.00 | ||
| 2023 | $325,200 (-) Land $66,000 Building $259,200 | $325,200 (-) Land $66,000 Building $259,200 | |
| 2022 | $12,630.00 | $325,200 Land $66,000 Building $259,200 | $325,200 Land $66,000 Building $259,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 285 Madison St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 29, 2024
| 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 285 Madison 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 913 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.
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