Passaic County and Passaic City property record for 478 Brook Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,318 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,450 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $10,675 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-03308-0000-00046 |
| Primary APN | 07-03308-0000-00046 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,318 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,450 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Street Address | 478 BROOK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PASSAIC |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07055-2501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Block | 3308 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PASSAIC |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 175604 |
478 Brook Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2003.
Source: Passaic County and Passaic City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 478 BROOK AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-2501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 595 / 285 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 478 BROOK AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-2501 |
| Document Number | 0000016226 |
| Book / Page | 19937 / 67 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202616226 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | SIMPLIFILE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 478 BROOK AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-2501 |
| Document Number | 0000016226, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Book Page | 19937/67 |
| Instrument | 202616226 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK INC |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 10, 2051 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 478 Brook Ave was $10,675, 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 | $250,700 (-) Land $135,900 Building $114,800 | $250,700 (-) Land $135,900 Building $114,800 | |
| 2025 | $10,675.00 (+3.28%) | $250,700 Land $135,900 Building $114,800 | $250,700 Land $135,900 Building $114,800 |
| 2024 | $10,336.00 | ||
| 2023 | $250,700 Land $135,900 Building $114,800 | $250,700 Land $135,900 Building $114,800 | |
| 2022 | $9,737.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 478 Brook Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 478 Brook Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 667 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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