Passaic County and Passaic City property record for 398 Howe Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,302 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,771 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-03279-0000-00014 |
| Primary APN | 07-03279-0000-00014 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,302 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 398 HOWE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PASSAIC |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07055-1934 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Block | 3279 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PASSAIC |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 175604 |
398 Howe Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2025.
Source: Passaic County and Passaic City records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 398 HOWE AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-1934 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000043294 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 398 HOWE AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-1934 |
| Document Number | 0000001997 |
| Book / Page | D5035 / 92 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026001997 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 ADELAIDE TER, WEST MILFORD, NJ 07480-2130 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 31 ADELAIDE TER, WEST MILFORD, NJ 07480-2130 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 398 HOWE AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-1934 |
| Document Number | 0000043294 |
| Book / Page | D5020 / 293 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025043294 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 398 HOWE AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-1934 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 398 HOWE AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-1934 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 398 Howe Ave was $7,771, 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 | $182,500 (-) Land $95,000 Building $87,500 | $182,500 (-) Land $95,000 Building $87,500 | |
| 2025 | $7,771.00 (+3.28%) | $182,500 Land $95,000 Building $87,500 | $182,500 Land $95,000 Building $87,500 |
| 2024 | $7,524.00 | ||
| 2023 | $182,500 Land $95,000 Building $87,500 | $182,500 Land $95,000 Building $87,500 | |
| 2022 | $7,088.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 398 Howe Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 29, 2024 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2023 · 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.
The area around 398 Howe 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 | 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 674 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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