Essex County and Verona Township property record for 85 Forest Ave, Verona, NJ 07044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,809 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,607 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $258,000 (Nov 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $16,436 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-02107-0000-00003 |
| Primary APN | 20-02107-0000-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 2,809 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 10,607 sqft (0.244 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 2000109000000003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 FOREST AVE |
| City | VERONA |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07044-1219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 78X136 |
| Legal Block | 2107 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | ESSEX NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | VERONA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 21200 |
85 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2000.
Source: Essex County and Verona Township records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 FOREST AVE, VERONA, NJ 07044-1219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5737 / 84 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Forest Ave was $16,436, up 2.6% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Verona Township assessment roll, as of July 2, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Essex County |
| County Subdivision | Verona Township |
| Unified School District | Verona Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $858,800 (+65.38%) Land $412,300 Building $446,500 | $858,800 (+65.38%) Land $412,300 Building $446,500 | |
| 2025 | $16,436.00 (+2.56%) | $519,300 Land $243,700 Building $275,600 | $519,300 Land $243,700 Building $275,600 |
| 2024 | $16,025.00 | ||
| 2023 | $519,300 Land $243,700 Building $275,600 | $519,300 Land $243,700 Building $275,600 | |
| 2022 | $15,542.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Forest Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 85 Forest 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 | VERONA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 13,641 people · EPA ID NJ0720001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 40 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 588 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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