Union County and Hillside Township property record for 549 Harvard Ave, Hillside, NJ 07205
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,387 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,718 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $355,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,650 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 07-00807-0000-00040 |
| Primary APN | 07-00807-0000-00040 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,387 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,387 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,718 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 34 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 00261800 |
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| Street Address | 549 HARVARD AVE |
| City | HILLSIDE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07205-1928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-40 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST LYONS FARMS MAP #2 |
| Legal Block | 807 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | HILLSIDE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 32402 |
549 Harvard Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Union County and Hillside Township records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 549 HARVARD AVE, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2021 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Mar 9, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE UNLIMITED |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20214581 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6412 / 2576 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 549 HARVARD AVE, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1928 |
| Document Number | 0064122576 |
| Book / Page | 6412 / 2576 |
| Instrument Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 4581 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACRES LAND TITLE AGENCY INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,783.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1415 BOA PL, 1415, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1809 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 549 HARVARD AVE, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1928 |
| Document Number | 11708 |
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| Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11708 |
| Name | THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 549 HARVARD AVE, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1928 |
| Document Number | 0061760705 |
| Book / Page | 006176 / 000705 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2016 |
| Instrument | 284182 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $210.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 549 HARVARD AVE HILLSIDE NJ 072051928, HILLSIDE, NJ 07205-1928 |
| Document Number | 142440251 |
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| Date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Book Page | 014244/000251 |
| Instrument | 637776 |
| Name | MORTGAGE UNLIMITED |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GARFIELD, NJ 07026 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 8, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 549 Harvard Ave was $8,650, up 7.8% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Hillside Township assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| County Subdivision | Hillside Township |
| Unified School District | Hillside Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $97,200 (-) Land $41,900 Building $55,300 | $97,200 (-) Land $41,900 Building $55,300 | |
| 2025 | $8,650.00 (+7.84%) | $97,200 Land $41,900 Building $55,300 | $97,200 Land $41,900 Building $55,300 |
| 2024 | $8,021.00 | ||
| 2023 | $97,200 Land $41,900 Building $55,300 | $97,200 Land $41,900 Building $55,300 | |
| 2022 | $7,716.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 549 Harvard Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 |
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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 549 Harvard 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 | 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 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 564 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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