543 Forest St, Kearny, NJ 07032 Property Records

Hudson County and Kearny Town property record for 543 Forest St, Kearny, NJ 07032

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,066 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size0.043 acres (1,873 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$8,960 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Mortgage
Jul 2023 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-00178-0000-00017

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-00178-0000-00017
Alternative APN
  • 070017800017

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,066 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1895
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1895
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area1,873 sqft (0.043 acres)
Lot Dimensions75 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address543 FOREST ST
CityKEARNY
StateNJ
Zip07032-3600
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Block178
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Township / Civil DivisionKEARNY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract12700

Owner

Source: Hudson County and Kearny Town records, as of July 13, 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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address543 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3600
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 11, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Jul 11, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
May 16, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
POINT DIGITAL FIN INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateJan 4, 2012
Transfer Doc0010016800
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Property Address543 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3600
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 7, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address543 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3600

Mortgage

Document Number20251211060113450
DateDec 11, 2025
Book Page20869/576
Instrument20251211060113450
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressIRVINE, CA 92618
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2056

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Property Address543 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3600
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 21, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address543 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3600

Mortgage

Document Number20230711060060840
DateJul 11, 2023
Book Page20470/702
Instrument20230711060060840
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2053

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Property Address543 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3600
Document Number0060129040
Instrument DateMay 16, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address543 FOREST ST KEARNY NJ 070323600, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3600

Mortgage

Document Number0060129040
DateOct 10, 2019
Book Page019476/000744
Instrument60129040
Lender
NamePOINT DIGITAL FIN INC
AddressPALO ALTO, CA 94302
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term120 Months
DueOct 9, 2029

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hudson County and Kearny Town assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyHudson County
MunicipalityKearny Town
Unified School DistrictKearny Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$82,600 (-) Land $18,000 Building $64,600$82,600 (-) Land $18,000 Building $64,600
2025$8,960.00 (+1.33%)$82,600 (-) Land $18,000 Building $64,600$82,600 (-) Land $18,000 Building $64,600
2024$8,842.00 (+1.55%)
2023$82,600 Land $18,000 Building $64,600$82,600 Land $18,000 Building $64,600
2022$8,707.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 16, 2006 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimAug 1978 · 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemKEARNY WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 41,664 people · EPA ID NJ0907001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from N.J.D.W.S.C. - WANAQUE NORTH
Lead3 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 1,182 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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