Passaic County and Pompton Lakes Borough property record for 137 Birch Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,968 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $351,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $13,950 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 09-12000-0000-00008 |
| Primary APN | 09-12000-0000-00008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,968 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 137 BIRCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | POMPTON LAKES |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07442-2503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Subdivision | 137 BIRCH AVE |
| Legal Block | 12000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | POMPTON LAKES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 196401 |
137 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Passaic County and Pompton Lakes Borough records, as of July 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 BIRCH AVE, POMPTON LAKES, NJ 07442-2503 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AFFINITY FCU |
| Dec 4, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AFFINITY FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 25, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201854844 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3463 / 59 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Property Address | 137 BIRCH AVE, POMPTON LAKES, NJ 07442-2503 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000021021 |
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| Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | M16969/77 |
| Instrument | 2021021021 |
| Name | AFFINITY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PASSAIC NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 137 BIRCH AVE, POMPTON LAKES, NJ 07442-2503 |
| Document Number | 0000054844 |
| Book / Page | D3463 / 0059 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018054844 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | FOUNDATION TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $351.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 360 KINGSLAND AVE, 360, BROOKLYN, NY 11222-1905 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 137 BIRCH AVE, POMPTON LAKES, NJ 07442-2503 |
| Document Number | 0000054845 |
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| Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Book Page | M15311/0289 |
| Instrument | 2018054845 |
| Name | AFFINITY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 137 Birch Ave was $13,950, up 4.8% from the year before.
Source: Passaic County and Pompton Lakes Borough assessment roll, as of July 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Passaic County |
| Municipality | Pompton Lakes Borough |
| Unified School District | Pompton Lakes Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $337,700 (-) Land $120,900 Building $216,800 | $337,700 (-) Land $120,900 Building $216,800 | |
| 2025 | $13,950.00 (+4.76%) | $337,700 Land $120,900 Building $216,800 | $337,700 Land $120,900 Building $216,800 |
| 2024 | $13,316.00 | ||
| 2023 | $337,700 (-) Land $120,900 Building $216,800 | $337,700 (-) Land $120,900 Building $216,800 | |
| 2022 | $12,852.00 | $337,700 Land $120,900 Building $216,800 | $337,700 Land $120,900 Building $216,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 Birch Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 29, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 80 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 80 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1,115 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 86 of 1,115 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 137 Birch Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | POMPTON LAKES MUA serves 11,435 people · EPA ID NJ1609001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 27 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 325 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
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