159-159A Virginia Ave, Jersey City
Two-family · built c. 1900 · Block 21002, Lot 12.
Building permits
- New construction, issued May 7, 2026, estimated cost $330K, 3 units, 3 stories, described as “New 3 family house & folded sprinkler plans”
- Demolition, issued Feb 11, 2026, 5 stories, described as “Demolition of a 2.5 story house”
- Demolition, issued Feb 11, 2026, 5 stories, described as “Demolition of a 2.5 story house”
- Alteration — Residential, issued Nov 20, 2015, estimated cost $4K
- Alteration, issued Feb 19, 2003, described as “Water Heater”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $317,600
- 2025 tax
- $7,416
- Assessed land
- $99,000
- Assessed improvements
- $218,600
- Last sale
- $277,500 in 2019
Zoning
R-1 (Neighborhood Housing).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Nov 11, 2025: $420,000, 1,934 sq ft ($217 per sq ft)
- Jun 27, 2019: $277,500, 2,865 sq ft, sold with other lots
Open-market sales since mid-2019, from the state’s SR1A sales file.