59 Johnston Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032 Property Records

Hudson County and Kearny Town property record for 59 Johnston Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,123 sqft · built 1885
Lot Size	0.057 acres (2,500 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$390,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$9,948 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`07-00008-0000-00034`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`07-00008-0000-00034`
Alternative APN	`070000800034`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,123 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1885
Effective Year Built	Effective 1885
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	2,500 sqft (0.057 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	59 JOHNSTON AVE
City	KEARNY
State	NJ
Zip	07032-1930
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R3
Legal Subdivision	KEARNY TOWN
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	34
Jurisdiction	HUDSON NJ
Township / Civil Division	KEARNY
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	13200

Owner

59 Johnston Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	59 JOHNSTON AVE, KEARNY, NJ 07032-1930
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 5, 2021	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP
Oct 11, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer FRANKLIN MINT FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 5, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 5, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 11, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202110040950
Deed Book / Page	9558 / 434
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	HUDSON NJ
Recording Date	May 5, 2021
Property Address	59 JOHNSTON AVE, KEARNY, NJ 07032-1930
Document Number	20210505010040950
Book / Page	9558 / 434
Instrument Date	Mar 15, 2021
Instrument	20210505010040950
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 2, 2021
Title Company	NUCO TITLE INS AGCY INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,365.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	835 DUPONT STREET #LL, 835, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19126

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	59 JOHNSTON AVE, KEARNY, NJ 07032-1930

Mortgage

Document Number	20210505060091480
Date	May 5, 2021
Book Page	19911/693
Instrument	20210505060091480

Lender

Name	NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	LITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

October 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	HUDSON NJ
Recording Date	Oct 11, 2018
Property Address	59 JOHNSTON AVE, KEARNY, NJ 07032-1930
Document Number	0010112790
Book / Page	009347 / 000812
Instrument Date	Oct 3, 2018
Instrument	10112790
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2018
Title Company	SAND LANE TITLE AGENCY LLC, SAFE LAND TITLE AGCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$270.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	59 JOHNSTON AVE KEARNY NJ 070321930, KEARNY, NJ 07032-1930

Mortgage

Document Number	60126230
Date	Oct 11, 2018
Book Page	019263/000446
Instrument	60126230

Lender

Name	FRANKLIN MINT FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CHADDS FORD, PA 19317

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 10, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 59 Johnston Ave was $9,948, up 1.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Hudson County
Municipality	Kearny Town
Unified School District	Kearny Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$91,700 (-) Land $12,500 Building $79,200	$91,700 (-) Land $12,500 Building $79,200
2025	$9,948.00 (+1.34%)	$91,700 Land $12,500 Building $79,200	$91,700 Land $12,500 Building $79,200
2024	$9,816.00
2023		$91,700 Land $12,500 Building $79,200	$91,700 Land $12,500 Building $79,200
2022	$9,667.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 59 Johnston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 16, 2006

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 59 Johnston 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

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	KEARNY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 41,664 people · EPA ID NJ0907001
Water Source	Purchased surface water from N.J.D.W.S.C. - WANAQUE NORTH
Lead	3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Corrosion control Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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 1,233 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

May also be available: AT&T, Optimum.

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