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261 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304 - Property report

Also known as: 261 Forrest St

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1910

Acreage

0.065

Sale price

$225,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
261 Forrest Street
ZIP code
07304
County
Hudson
Block
21305
Lot
23
Neighborhood
Bergen Hill
Municipality
906
Parcel ID
21305-23

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
07/03/2022
Sale price
$225,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$4,670
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
2,012
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.065
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
82 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
75 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
57 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership information for 261 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ

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

Sales history for 261 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/03/2022 $225,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX
02/25/2019 $220,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
03/02/2007 $133,000 XXXXX,XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
11/17/2022 - R
08/16/2022 - D
Mortgage XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/17/2022 - R
07/03/2022 - D
Deed Non Resident XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/14/2019 - R
07/31/2019 - D
Assignment XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/14/2019 - R
07/31/2019 - D
Assignment XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
08/14/2019 - R
07/31/2019 - D
Assignment XXXXXXXXX.XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
03/11/2019 - R
03/01/2019 - D
Satisfaction XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XX
02/28/2019 - R
02/25/2019 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
03/02/2007 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX,XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 261 Forrest 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
$4,670
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$200,000
Land value
$96,300
Building value
$103,700

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $200,000 $200,000 2.335 $4,670 +4.57%
2024 $200,000 $200,000 2.233 $4,466 -0.62%
2023 $200,000 $200,000 2.247 $4,494 +6.09%
2022 $200,000 $200,000 2.118 $4,236 +32.04%
2021 $200,000 $200,000 1.604 $3,208 -0.37%
2020 $200,000 $200,000 1.61 $3,220 +4.55%
2019 $200,000 $200,000 1.54 $3,080 -8.90%
2018 $226,900 $226,900 1.49 $3,381 -7.78%
2017 $47,000 $47,000 7.8 $3,666 n/a

Permit information for 261 Forrest 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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Beregen-Lafayette Montessori School NR Private PK-3 16 0.13
Beregen-Lafayette Montessori School NR Private PK-3 16 0.13
Tet Christian Academy NR Private PK, 3-6, 8, 10, 12 0 0.13
Tet Christian Academy NR Private PK, 3-6, 8, 10, 12 0 0.13
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School 1 Public PK, K-8 422 0.18
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School 1 Public PK, K-8 422 0.18
Dr Lena Edwards Academic 3 Charter K-8 380 0.20
Gladys Nunery School 4 Public PK, K-5 273 0.30
Gladys Nunery School 4 Public PK, K-5 273 0.30
Al Ghazaly School NR Private PK, K-7 136 0.47
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Tet Christian Academy NR Private PK, 3-6, 8, 10, 12 0 0.13
Ollie Culbreth Jr. School 1 Public PK, K-8 422 0.18
Dr Lena Edwards Academic 3 Charter K-8 380 0.20
St Dominic Academy NR Private 7-12 255 0.30
Al Ghazaly School NR Private PK, K-7 136 0.47
Badr School NR Private PK-8 80 0.50
Academy I 8 Public 6-8 403 0.50
Chaplain Charles Watters School 1 Public PK, K-8 697 0.52
Center For The Arts 1 Public PK, K-8 425 0.52
Sacred Heart School NR Private PK-8 201 0.53
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Tet Christian Academy NR Private PK, 3-6, 8, 10, 12 0 0.13
St Dominic Academy NR Private 7-12 255 0.30
Lincoln High School 1 Public 9-12 942 0.48
Henry Snyder High School 1 Public 9-12 849 0.48
Innovation High School 4 Public 9-12 272 0.48
Regional Day School NR Public PK, K-12 71 0.76
University Academy Charter School 2 Charter 9-12 432 0.84
Full Will Of God Christian Academy NR Private 10 2 0.91
Beloved Community Charter School 6 Charter K-12 1,551 1.00
Hudson Catholic Regional High School NR Private 9-12 497 1.06

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 261 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304?

The development at 261 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 261 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304?

261 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304 has a total of 2,012 square feet.

When was 261 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304 last sold and what was the sale price?

261 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304 was last sold on 07/03/2022 for $225,000.

What is the assessed value of 261 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304?

261 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304 is currently assessed at $200,000.

What are the property taxes for 261 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304?

The property taxes for 261 Forrest Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304 total $4,670.

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