286 Danforth Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305 Property Records

Hudson County and Jersey City property record for 286 Danforth Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1,152 sqft · built 1877
Lot Size0.041 acres (1,799 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$510,000 (Oct 2025)
Tax Bill$4,131 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Sale & Mortgage
May 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-26904-0000-00033

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-26904-0000-00033
Alternative APNs
  • 0601272000500036000C
  • 00172262

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Total Rooms2 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,152 sqft Living Area
Basement Area642 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1877
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1877
Architectural StyleColonial
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area1,799 sqft (0.041 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 18 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number00172262
Street Address286 DANFORTH AVE
CityJERSEY CITY
StateNJ
Zip07305-1903
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionCITY/JERSEY
Legal Block26904
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Township / Civil DivisionJERSEY CITY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract5902

Owner

Source: Hudson County and Jersey City records, as of July 6, 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 Record
Mailing Address286 DANFORTH AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305-1903
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 22, 2025Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
May 31, 2024Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HOMEXPRESS MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 22, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 22, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 31, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202510080250
Deed Book / Page9937 / 661
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Recording DateOct 22, 2025
Property Address286 DANFORTH AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305-1903
Document Number20251022010080250
Book / Page9937 / 661
Instrument DateOct 14, 2025
Instrument20251022010080250
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 4, 2025
Title CompanyWESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,275.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address651 RT 73N #403403, 403403, MASONVILLE, NJ 08054

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address286 DANFORTH AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305-1903

Mortgage

Document Number0020842873
DateOct 22, 2025
Instrument20842/873
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2055

May 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Recording DateMay 31, 2024
Property Address286 DANFORTH AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305-1903
Document Number20240531010039090
Book / Page9825 / 500
Instrument DateApr 22, 2024
Instrument20240531010039090
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 1, 2024
Title CompanySOUTHERN UNITED TTL AGCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$875.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1939 RAILWAY AVE E, SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ 08751-1205

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address303 AVENUE L, MATAMORAS, PA 18336-1601

Mortgage

Document Number20240531060054590
DateMay 31, 2024
Book Page20606/771
Instrument20240531060054590
Lender
NameHOMEXPRESS MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSANTA ANA, CA 92705
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2054

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hudson County and Jersey City assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyHudson County
MunicipalityJersey City
Unified School DistrictJersey City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$176,900 (-) Land $64,600 Building $112,300$176,900 (-) Land $64,600 Building $112,300
2025$4,131.00 (+4.58%)$176,900 (-) Land $64,600 Building $112,300$176,900 (-) Land $64,600 Building $112,300
2024$3,950.00 (+5.45%)
2023$176,900 Land $64,600 Building $112,300$176,900 Land $64,600 Building $112,300
2022$3,746.00

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

Flood

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 Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (2011–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 6
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 3 claims

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

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 SystemJERSEY CITY MUA
serves 262,000 people · EPA ID NJ0906001
Water SourceSurface water
Lead8 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityE. coli
resolved · Aug 2020
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
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 1,738 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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