Passaic County and Passaic City property record for 96 Ridge Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,885 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.284 acres (12,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,265,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $36,538 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-03305-0000-00012 |
| Primary APN | 07-03305-0000-00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 5,885 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 12,375 sqft (0.284 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Street Address | 96 RIDGE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PASSAIC |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Block | 3305 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PASSAIC |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 175601 |
96 Ridge Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Passaic County and Passaic City records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 100 RIDGE AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055-2419 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201431371 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2500 / 155 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 20, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027381 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 96 Ridge Ave was $36,538, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Passaic County and Passaic City assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Passaic County |
| Municipality | Passaic City |
| Unified School District | Passaic City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $858,100 (-) Land $385,600 Building $472,500 | $858,100 (-) Land $385,600 Building $472,500 | |
| 2025 | $36,538.00 (+3.28%) | $858,100 Land $385,600 Building $472,500 | $858,100 Land $385,600 Building $472,500 |
| 2024 | $35,379.00 | ||
| 2023 | $858,100 Land $385,600 Building $472,500 | $858,100 Land $385,600 Building $472,500 | |
| 2022 | $33,328.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 96 Ridge 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 May 29, 2024 · 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2004–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 96 Ridge 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 667 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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