Hudson County and Jersey City property record for 289 Danforth Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1,600 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,115 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $5,620 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-28001-0000-00005 |
| Primary APN | 06-28001-0000-00005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,115 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 26.9 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 00170209 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 289 DANFORTH AVE |
| City | JERSEY CITY |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07305-1942 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 28001 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | HUDSON NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | JERSEY CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 5901 |
289 Danforth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2001.
Source: Hudson County and Jersey City records, as of July 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 289 DANFORTH AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305-1942 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20015078 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5803 / 323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HUDSON NJ |
| Property Address | 289 DANFORTH AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305-1942 |
| Document Number | 0060094020 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 LACKAWANNA PL BLOOMFIELD NJ 070032401, BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003-2401 |
| Document Number | 0060094020 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 019214/000382 |
| Instrument | 60094020 |
| Name | MANASQUAN BK |
|---|---|
| Address | WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ 08736 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 289 Danforth Ave was $5,620, 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 | $240,700 (-) Land $85,600 Building $155,100 | $240,700 (-) Land $85,600 Building $155,100 | |
| 2025 | $5,620.00 (+4.58%) | $240,700 Land $85,600 Building $155,100 | $240,700 Land $85,600 Building $155,100 |
| 2024 | $5,374.00 | ||
| 2023 | $240,700 Land $85,600 Building $155,100 | $240,700 Land $85,600 Building $155,100 | |
| 2022 | $5,098.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 289 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 289 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 |
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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 | 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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