251 Second St, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1875 · Block 11402, Lot 2.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Aug 14, 2023, estimated cost $3K, described as “Basement unit: changed Gas appliances to electric and HVAC from Central to Mini-splits.”
- Addition — Residential, issued Apr 5, 2022, estimated cost $392K
- Alteration — Residential, issued Mar 22, 2021, estimated cost $4K
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $1,523,400
- 2025 tax
- $35,571
- Assessed land
- $600,400
- Assessed improvements
- $923,000
- Last sale
- $820,000 in 2021
Zoning
H (Historic District).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard. FEMA’s preliminary map: zone X, moderate risk: a 0.2% chance of flooding each year.
Recent sales
- Apr 22, 2021: $820,000, 1,804 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).