Essex County and Belleville Township property record for 71 Forest St, Belleville, NJ 07109
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,500 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $11,095 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-05502-0000-00013 |
| Primary APN | 01-05502-0000-00013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,999 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 00004680 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 FOREST ST |
| City | BELLEVILLE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07109-2228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 40X100 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKS |
| Legal Block | 5502 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BELLEVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 14200 |
71 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2013.
Source: Essex County and Belleville Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 FOREST ST, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109-2228 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6383 / 360 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 6, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0124554557 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Property Address | 71 FOREST ST, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109-2228 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000098298 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021098298 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 233 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 71 Forest St was $11,095, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Belleville Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Belleville Township |
| Unified School District | Belleville Town School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $266,900 (-) Land $128,000 Building $138,900 | $266,900 (-) Land $128,000 Building $138,900 | |
| 2025 | $11,095.00 (+3.08%) | $266,900 Land $128,000 Building $138,900 | $266,900 Land $128,000 Building $138,900 |
| 2024 | $10,764.00 | ||
| 2023 | $266,900 Land $128,000 Building $138,900 | $266,900 Land $128,000 Building $138,900 | |
| 2022 | $10,278.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020
| 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.
The area around 71 Forest 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 |
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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 | BELLEVILLE WATER DEPT serves 35,129 people · EPA ID NJ0701001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NEWARK WATER DEPARTMENT |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2019 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2019 Treatment failure resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement currently in violation since Jul 2021 Corrosion control Jan 2023 Coliform corrective action Jan 2020 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 19 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 1,028 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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