287 Fifth St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1860 · Block 11213, Lot 13.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Oct 30, 2026, estimated cost $236K, 3 stories, described as “The homeowners at 287 5th Street plan to renovate their existing Garden and upper floor. Most of the work is interior. Exterior work includes some windows being replaced and rear door to yard.”
- Alteration, issued Dec 11, 2023, estimated cost $17K, described as “Main Roof Install Versico TPO 60 mil”
- Alteration, issued Dec 19, 2014, described as “New 16x9 ft. Addition as per plans.”
- Alteration, issued May 22, 2012, described as “Install Sewer & Water Connection (3/4 in.)”
- Alteration, issued Mar 2, 2012, described as “Residential flat roof tear-off/install 60 mil. TPO roofing system”
- Alteration, issued May 23, 2011, described as “(1-150-amp)-Service and-(1-100-amp)-subpanel/removing meter from back to front of house-(outside).”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $917,400
- 2025 tax
- $21,421
- Assessed land
- $595,100
- Assessed improvements
- $322,300
- Last sale
- $1,315,000 in 2021
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
- Oct 22, 2021: $1,315,000, 1,321 sq ft, sold with other lots
Open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.
Landmarks
Part of Harsimus Cove Historic District (Jersey City historic district).
Board and land use applications
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-26-0059: Application, Approved, applied Feb 23, 2026. Renovation of Garden level, One window replacement on front facade, renovation of back deck and access to rear yard.
- Historic Preservation Commission case H-23-0017: Application, Approved, applied Jun 29, 2023. Main Roof Install Versico TPO 60 mil