522 Buchanan St, Hillside, NJ 07205 Property Records

Union County and Hillside Township property record for 522 Buchanan St, Hillside, NJ 07205

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,416 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size	0.085 acres (3,711 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$165,000 (May 2017)
Tax Bill	$9,032 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Mortgage Apr 2019 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`07-00509-0000-00028`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`07-00509-0000-00028`
Alternative APNs	`070050900028` `00157400`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,416 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1929
Effective Year Built	Effective 1929
Architectural Style	Colonial
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	3,711 sqft (0.085 acres)
Lot Dimensions	106 ft deep x 35 ft wide
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00157400
Street Address	522 BUCHANAN ST
City	HILLSIDE
State	NJ
Zip	07205-1703
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-40
Legal Subdivision	HEIGHTS
Legal Block	509
Legal Lot Number	28
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Township / Civil Division	HILLSIDE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2022
Census Tract	32402

Owner

522 Buchanan St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2020.

Source: Union County and Hillside Township records, as of July 8, 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 Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	522 BUCHANAN ST, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1703
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 18, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NATIONS LNDG
Apr 25, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Aug 10, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
May 24, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE UNLIMITED

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 24, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 24, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2017286783
Last Transfer Date	Oct 27, 2020
Transfer Doc	0063902069
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Recording Date	Nov 18, 2020
Property Address	522 BUCHANAN ST, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1703
Document Number	0063902069
Book / Page	006390 / 002069
Instrument Date	Oct 27, 2020
Instrument	330319
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 2, 2020
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	522 BUCHANAN ST HILLSIDE NJ 072051703, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1703

Mortgage

Document Number	148182096
Date	Nov 18, 2020
Book Page	014818/002096
Instrument	703842

Lender

Name	NATIONS LNDG
Address	INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 17, 2050

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Property Address	522 BUCHANAN ST, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1703
Document Number	0145542531
Instrument Date	Apr 25, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 23, 2019
Title Company	CLOSING USA LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	522 BUCHANAN ST HILLSIDE NJ 072051703, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1703

Mortgage

Document Number	0145542531
Date	May 8, 2019
Book Page	014554/002531
Instrument	672393

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 7, 2049

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Property Address	522 BUCHANAN ST, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1703
Document Number	0144812214
Instrument Date	Aug 10, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 5, 2018
Title Company	CLOSING USA LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	522 BUCHANAN ST HILLSIDE NJ 072051703, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1703

Mortgage

Document Number	0144812214
Date	Aug 22, 2018
Book Page	014481/002214
Instrument	661821

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 21, 2048

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	UNION NJ
Recording Date	May 24, 2017
Property Address	522 BUCHANAN ST, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1703
Document Number	0061900211
Book / Page	006190 / 000211
Instrument Date	May 12, 2017
Instrument	286783
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 20, 2018
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$165.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	522 BUCHANAN ST HILLSIDE NJ 072051703, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1703

Mortgage

Document Number	142760143
Date	May 24, 2017
Book Page	014276/000143
Instrument	640800

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE UNLIMITED
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	GARFIELD, NJ 07026

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 23, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 522 Buchanan St was $9,032, 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		$101,500 (-) Land $36,000 Building $65,500	$101,500 (-) Land $36,000 Building $65,500
2025	$9,032.00 (+7.82%)	$101,500 Land $36,000 Building $65,500	$101,500 Land $36,000 Building $65,500
2024	$8,377.00
2023		$101,500 Land $36,000 Building $65,500	$101,500 Land $36,000 Building $65,500
2022	$8,058.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 522 Buchanan St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1995.

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	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	4 (1995–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA	4 of 4
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event	Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 2 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

The area around 522 Buchanan St 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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