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159 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Congress St

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Property type

Apartment-Other (029)

Year built

1915

Acreage

0.057

Sale price

$950,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Congress Street
ZIP code
07307
County
Hudson
Block
1503
Lot
7
Neighborhood
Hudson City
Municipality
906
Parcel ID
1503-7

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/14/2012
Sale price
$950,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$22,766
Building
Property type
Apartment-Other (029)
Building sq. ft.
4,497
Stories
3
Year built
1915
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.057
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
71 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
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Ownership information for 159 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 159 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/14/2012 $950,000 XXX XXXXXXXX, XXX X.X. XXXXXX XXXX
11/11/2011 $525,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
12/21/2012 - R
12/14/2012 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees X.X. XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXX
12/14/2012 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
11/11/2011 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 159 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$22,766
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$975,000
Land value
$270,000
Building value
$705,000

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $975,000 $975,000 2.335 $22,766 +4.57%
2024 $975,000 $975,000 2.233 $21,772 -0.62%
2023 $975,000 $975,000 2.247 $21,908 +6.09%
2022 $975,000 $975,000 2.118 $20,651 +32.04%
2021 $975,000 $975,000 1.604 $15,639 -0.37%
2020 $975,000 $975,000 1.61 $15,698 +4.55%
2019 $975,000 $975,000 1.54 $15,015 -4.22%
2018 $1,052,100 $1,052,100 1.49 $15,676 +18.22%
2017 $170,000 $170,000 7.8 $13,260 n/a

Permit information for 159 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ

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Jersey City residential market stats

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Median sale price

$735,000

9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$419

-3.5% Y-o-Y

Hudson county median sale price

$685,000

5.4% Y-o-Y

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Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
42,645
Median age
36.6
Average household income
$121,636
Family households
61.3%
People per household (average)
2.42
Occupied housing units
17,557
Owner-occupied units
35.5%
Median year structure built
1952
Median value mortgaged units
$619,000
Median value unmortgaged units
$525,500

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Transportation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307?

The development at 159 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 159 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307?

159 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307 has a total of 4,497 square feet.

When was 159 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307 was last sold on 12/14/2012 for $950,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307?

159 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307 is currently assessed at $975,000.

What are the property taxes for 159 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307?

The property taxes for 159 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307 total $22,766.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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