Passaic County and Clifton City property record for 78 Dawson Ave, Clifton, NJ 07012
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,152 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,599 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Mortgage Nov 2018 Loan Modification + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-00050-01-00035 |
| Primary APN | 02-00050-01-00035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| 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 |
| Old Parcel Number | 0200050100035 |
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| Street Address | 78 DAWSON AVE |
| City | CLIFTON |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07012-1229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-B1 |
| Legal Block | 50.1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CLIFTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 124404 |
Source: Passaic County and Clifton City records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 DAWSON AVE, CLIFTON, NJ 07012-1229 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Nov 20, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Nov 20, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 21, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202429206 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4771 / 274 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 5, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029206 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Property Address | 78 DAWSON AVE, CLIFTON, NJ 07012-1229 |
| Document Number | 0000057812 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 DAWSON AVE CLIFTON NJ 070121229, CLIFTON, NJ 07012-1229 |
| Document Number | 0000057812 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 015339/000207 |
| Instrument | 57812 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
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| Address | 451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 25, 2048 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Property Address | 78 DAWSON AVE, CLIFTON, NJ 07012-1229 |
| Document Number | 0000057001 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 DAWSON AVE CLIFTON NJ 070121229, CLIFTON, NJ 07012-1229 |
| Document Number | 0000057001 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Book Page | 000739/000269 |
| Instrument | 57001 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73134 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 17, 2048 |
| Rate | 4.87% |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Property Address | 78 DAWSON AVE, CLIFTON, NJ 07012-1229 |
| Document Number | 0000000889 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 DAWSON AVE CLIFTON NJ 070121229, CLIFTON, NJ 07012-1229 |
| Document Number | 0000000889 |
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| Date | Jan 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 000758/000067 |
| Instrument | 889 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73134 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 336 Months |
| Due | Jan 6, 2048 |
| Rate | 4.87% |
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Source: Passaic County and Clifton City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Passaic County |
| Municipality | Clifton City |
| Unified School District | Clifton City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $140,300 (-) Land $80,900 Building $59,400 | $140,300 (-) Land $80,900 Building $59,400 | |
| 2025 | $8,599.00 (+3.25%) | $140,300 (-) Land $80,900 Building $59,400 | $140,300 (-) Land $80,900 Building $59,400 |
| 2024 | $8,328.00 (+3.96%) | ||
| 2023 | $140,300 Land $80,900 Building $59,400 | $140,300 Land $80,900 Building $59,400 | |
| 2022 | $8,011.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 29, 2024
| 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.
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 | PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION serves 310,483 people · EPA ID NJ1605002 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 641 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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