397 Yale Ave, Hillside, NJ 07205 Property Records

Union County and Hillside Township property record for 397 Yale Ave, Hillside, NJ 07205

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,350 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size	0.096 acres (4,160 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$435,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$12,895 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Second Mortgage Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`07-00701-0000-00053`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`07-00701-0000-00053`
Alternative APNs	`070070100053` `00194500`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,350 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,350 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1967
Effective Year Built	Effective 1967
Architectural Style	Colonial
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	4,160 sqft (0.096 acres)
Lot Dimensions	80 ft deep x 52 ft wide
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00194500
Street Address	397 YALE AVE
City	HILLSIDE
State	NJ
Zip	07205-2010
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R40T
Legal Subdivision	WEST LYONS FARMS
Legal Block	701
Legal Lot Number	53
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Township / Civil Division	HILLSIDE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	32402

Owner

397 Yale Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.

Source: Union County and Hillside Township records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	397 YALE AVE, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-2010
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 22, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Nov 29, 2021	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU
Oct 19, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 24, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202112077
Deed Book / Page	6440 / 2814
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Property Address	397 YALE AVE, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-2010
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 10, 2023
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	397 YALE AVE, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-2010

Mortgage

Document Number	0153782844
Date	Jun 22, 2023
Book Page	15378/2844
Instrument	53200

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MOORPARK, CA 93021

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	342 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

November 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Recording Date	Nov 29, 2021
Property Address	397 YALE AVE, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-2010
Document Number	0064402814
Book / Page	6440 / 2814
Instrument Date	Nov 15, 2021
Instrument	12077
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 20, 2021
Title Company	MAK ABSTRACT LLC, PEAK ABSTRACT LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,551.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2692 PLAINFIELD AVE, 2692, SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-2053

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	397 YALE AVE, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-2010

Mortgage

Document Number	0000025907
Date	Nov 29, 2021
Instrument	25907

Lender

Name	PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Property Address	397 YALE AVE, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-2010
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	TITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	397 YALE AVE, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-2010

Mortgage

Document Number	0147932855
Date	Oct 19, 2020
Book Page	14793/2855
Instrument	701427

Lender

Name	MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO
Type	Bank
Address	BUFFALO, NY 14203

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 397 Yale Ave was $12,895, up 7.8% from the year before.

Source: Union County and Hillside Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Union County
County Subdivision	Hillside Township
Unified School District	Hillside Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$144,900 (-) Land $63,800 Building $81,100	$144,900 (-) Land $63,800 Building $81,100
2025	$12,895.00 (+7.84%)	$144,900 Land $63,800 Building $81,100	$144,900 Land $63,800 Building $81,100
2024	$11,958.00
2023		$144,900 Land $63,800 Building $81,100	$144,900 Land $63,800 Building $81,100
2022	$11,503.00

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 397 Yale Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.

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 Policies	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2021)
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida

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 397 Yale 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

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 System	NJ AMERICAN WATER - RARITAN private · serves 615,430 people · EPA ID NJ2004002
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jun 2024
Lead	1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 646 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

May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile.

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