Union County and Elizabeth City property record for 856 3rd Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,891 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,601 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $162,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $8,112 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04 00009-0000-01335 |
| Primary APN | 04 00009-0000-01335 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,891 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 2,601 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 26 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 0400009000001335 |
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| Street Address | 856 3RD AVE |
| City | ELIZABETH |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07202-3856 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | 601 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | UNION NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | ELIZABETH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 31100 |
856 3rd Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 1999.
Source: Union County and Elizabeth City records, as of July 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 3RD AVE, ELIZABETH, NJ 07202-3856 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199965879 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4810 / 170 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 3rd Ave was $8,112, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Union County and Elizabeth City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Union County |
| Municipality | Elizabeth City |
| Unified School District | Elizabeth City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $402,200 (-) Land $162,500 Building $239,700 | $402,200 (-) Land $162,500 Building $239,700 | |
| 2025 | $8,112.00 (+4.83%) | $402,200 Land $162,500 Building $239,700 | $402,200 Land $162,500 Building $239,700 |
| 2024 | $7,738.00 | ||
| 2023 | $25,100 Land $6,600 Building $18,500 | $25,100 Land $6,600 Building $18,500 | |
| 2022 | $7,675.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 856 3rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2020 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 856 3rd 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 |
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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 | NJ AMERICAN WATER - LIBERTY private · serves 134,000 people · EPA ID NJ2004001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 578 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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