159 Nelson Ave, Jersey City
Single family · built c. 1897 · Block 604, Lot 18.
Building permits
- Alteration, issued Jan 2, 2026, 3 stories, described as “Ground up construction 3 story 3 family”
- Demolition, issued Feb 16, 2024, described as “Complete demolition”
- Alteration, issued Jun 1, 2015, described as “1-hot water heater”
- Alteration, issued Apr 23, 2015, described as “Install stainless steel chimney liner 6 inch”
- Alteration, issued Apr 8, 2010, described as “Remove & replace hot water boiler”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $318,300
- 2025 tax
- $7,432
- Assessed land
- $180,500
- Assessed improvements
- $137,800
- Last sale
- $320,000 in 2016
Zoning
R-1 (Neighborhood Housing).
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.