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257 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305 - Property report

Also known as: 257 Danforth Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1920

Acreage

0.066

Sale price

$400,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
257 Danforth Avenue
ZIP code
07305
County
Hudson
Block
28001
Lot
19
Neighborhood
Our Lady of Mercy
Municipality
906
Parcel ID
28001-19

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/06/2023
Sale price
$400,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$5,760
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,200
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.066
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
87 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
63 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
69 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership information for 257 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ

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

Sales history for 257 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/06/2023 $400,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXX; XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XX; XXXXX XXXX XXX
04/09/2013 $160,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX, XXXXX
04/18/2012 $77,550 XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
07/25/2023 - R
06/08/2023 - D
Mortgage XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
07/25/2023 - R
06/06/2023 - D
Deed - Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
05/14/2013 - R
04/09/2013 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XX
05/04/2012 - R
04/18/2012 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX
02/01/2012 - R
12/28/2011 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXX X.XXXXXXXXX,XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXX
03/19/2007 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX, XXXXXX & XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX,XXXXX X.&XXXXXXXXXX,XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 257 Danforth Avenue, 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
$5,760
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$246,700
Land value
$79,100
Building value
$167,600

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $246,700 $246,700 2.335 $5,760 +4.57%
2024 $246,700 $246,700 2.233 $5,509 -0.62%
2023 $246,700 $246,700 2.247 $5,543 +6.09%
2022 $246,700 $246,700 2.118 $5,225 +32.04%
2021 $246,700 $246,700 1.604 $3,957 -0.37%
2020 $246,700 $246,700 1.61 $3,972 +4.55%
2019 $246,700 $246,700 1.54 $3,799 +3.36%
2018 $246,700 $246,700 1.49 $3,676 -39.58%
2017 $78,000 $78,000 7.8 $6,084 n/a

Permit information for 257 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
01/08/2026

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Our Lady Of Mercy School NR Private PK, K-8 224 0.23
Our Lady Of Mercy School NR Private PK, K-8 224 0.23
Number 34 Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 420 0.26
Number 34 Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 420 0.26
Jersey City Community Charter School 3 Charter K-8 587 0.34
Soaring Heights Charter School 9 Charter K-8 270 0.34
Number 20 Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-5 674 0.36
Number 20 Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-5 674 0.36
Alexander D. Sullivan No. 30 Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 629 0.46
Alexander D. Sullivan No. 30 Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-5 629 0.46
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Our Lady Of Mercy School NR Private PK, K-8 224 0.23
Number 34 Elementary School 2 Public PK, K-8 420 0.26
Infinity Institute 10 Public 6-12 326 0.27
Jersey City Community Charter School 3 Charter K-8 587 0.34
Soaring Heights Charter School 9 Charter K-8 270 0.34
Joseph's School Of Tomorrow NR Private PK, K-7 40 0.56
James F. Murray No. 38 Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-8 805 0.61
Whitney M Young 1 Public PK, K-8 655 0.66
Ezra L. Nolan No. 40 Middle School 1 Public 6-8 234 0.66
ABC Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.74
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Infinity Institute 10 Public 6-12 326 0.27
Full Will Of God Christian Academy NR Private 10 2 0.39
University Academy Charter School 2 Charter 9-12 432 0.86
Innovation High School 4 Public 9-12 272 0.89
Henry Snyder High School 1 Public 9-12 849 0.89
Marist High School NR Private 9-12 309 0.89
Tet Christian Academy NR Private PK, 3-6, 8, 10, 12 0 1.19
St Dominic Academy NR Private 7-12 255 1.55
Lincoln High School 1 Public 9-12 942 1.76
Regional Day School NR Public PK, K-12 71 2.03

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 257 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305?

The development at 257 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 257 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305?

257 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305 has a total of 1,200 square feet.

When was 257 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305 last sold and what was the sale price?

257 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305 was last sold on 06/06/2023 for $400,000.

What is the assessed value of 257 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305?

257 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305 is currently assessed at $246,700.

What are the property taxes for 257 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305?

The property taxes for 257 Danforth Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305 total $5,760.

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