720 Forest St, Kearny, NJ 07032 Property Records

Hudson County and Kearny Town property record for 720 Forest St, Kearny, NJ 07032

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,128 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.049 acres (2,126 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$620,000 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill$10,718 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-00133-0000-00005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-00133-0000-00005
Alternative APN
  • 070013300005

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,128 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area2,126 sqft (0.049 acres)
Lot Dimensions85 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address720 FOREST ST
CityKEARNY
StateNJ
Zip07032-3808
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Block133
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Township / Civil DivisionKEARNY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract12300

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address720 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3808
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 23, 2023Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 7, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 23, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 23, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 30, 2013
Deed Document Number202310028030
Deed Book / Page9742 / 174
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2023: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document TypeBargain and Sale Deed
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Recording DateApr 23, 2023
Property Address720 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3808
Document Number20230423010028030
Book / Page9742 / 174
Instrument DateMar 31, 2023
Instrument20230423010028030
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 29, 2023
Title CompanyLAND QUEST TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,550.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address630 MOLA BLVD STE 1, 1, ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 07407-1911

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address630 MOLA BLVD STE 1, 1, ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 07407-1911

Mortgage

Document Number20230423060036450
DateApr 23, 2023
Book Page20437/889
Instrument20230423060036450
Lender
NameUNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSTRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2053

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHUDSON NJ
Property Address720 FOREST ST, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3808
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyINSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number20210107060002860
DateJan 7, 2021
Book Page19784/333
Instrument20210107060002860
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term280 Months
DueMay 1, 2044

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$98,800 (-) Land $18,800 Building $80,000$98,800 (-) Land $18,800 Building $80,000
2025$10,718.00 (+1.33%)$98,800 (+15.02%) Land $18,800 Building $80,000$98,800 (+15.02%) Land $18,800 Building $80,000
2024$10,577.00 (+16.81%)
2023$85,900 Land $18,800 Building $67,100$85,900 Land $18,800 Building $67,100
2022$9,055.00

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

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 794 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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