286 Fifth St, Jersey City
Single family · built c. 1905 · Block 11212, Lot 13.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Sep 12, 2014, described as “1-4" Sewer Connection 1-3/4" Water Service Connection”
- Alteration, issued Sep 2, 2014, described as “Renovation and addition to convert two family to single family as per plans”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $912,600
- 2025 tax
- $21,309
- Assessed land
- $582,900
- Assessed improvements
- $329,700
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 9 ft (NAVD88). FEMA’s preliminary map: zone AE, high risk: a 1% chance of flooding each year, base flood elevation 11 ft (NAVD88).
Recent sales
- Sep 25, 2025: $1,585,000, 1,386 sq ft ($1,144 per sq ft)
Open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.
Landmarks
Part of Harsimus Cove Historic District (Jersey City historic district).