Bergen County and River Edge Borough property record for 159 Jefferson Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,572 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,678 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-00608-0000-00002 |
| Primary APN | 52-00608-0000-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,572 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 014450 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 JEFFERSON AVE |
| City | RIVER EDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07661-2106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | L4 50X100 2.0LT |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER EDGE ESTATES SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | 608 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER EDGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 48200 |
159 Jefferson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2017.
Source: Bergen County and River Edge Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 JEFFERSON AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-2106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0026632255 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 159 JEFFERSON AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-2106 |
| Document Number | 0026632255 |
| Book / Page | 002663 / 002255 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | FNC TITLE SERVICES, FNC TITLE SVCS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 JEFFERSON AVE RIVER EDGE NJ 076612106, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-2106 |
| Document Number | 26632260 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 002663/002260 |
| Name | AMERICAN ADVISORS |
|---|---|
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 840 Months |
| Due | Jul 11, 2087 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.42% |
| Document Number | 26632276, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 002663/002276 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 840 Months |
| Due | Jul 11, 2087 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.42% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Jefferson Ave was $12,678, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and River Edge Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | River Edge Borough |
| Secondary School District | River Dell Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | River Edge Borough School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $560,100 (+6.91%) Land $325,000 Building $235,100 | $560,100 (+6.91%) Land $325,000 Building $235,100 | |
| 2025 | $12,678.00 (-0.27%) | $523,900 Land $300,000 Building $223,900 | $523,900 Land $300,000 Building $223,900 |
| 2024 | $12,712.00 | ||
| 2023 | $320,600 Land $170,000 Building $150,600 | $320,600 Land $170,000 Building $150,600 | |
| 2022 | $11,862.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Jefferson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 159 Jefferson Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK private · serves 792,713 people · EPA ID NJ0238001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement Jan 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 550 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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