16 Independence Way, Edgewater, NJ 07020 Property Records

Bergen County and Edgewater Borough property record for 16 Independence Way, Edgewater, NJ 07020

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,057 sqft · built 1993
Lot Size	0.008 acres (328 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$475,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill	$8,126 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`13-00085-01-00002-0000-CJ016`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-00085-01-00002-0000-CJ016`
Alternative APN	`1300085000100002 CJ016`

Interior

Building Area	1,057 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1993
Effective Year Built	Effective 1993
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Lot Area	328 sqft (0.008 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	16 INDEPENDENCE WAY
City	EDGEWATER
State	NJ
Zip	07020-1642
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	PKG C0S88
Legal Subdivision	INDEPENDENCE HARBOR I
Legal Block	85.01
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	BERGEN NJ
Township / Civil Division	EDGEWATER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	13003

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually Listed	Ford Motor Company Edgewater Assembly Plant listed 1983 · 6 contributing resources · NRIS 83001507

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

16 Independence Way is owned by a company that bought it in August 2022.

Source: Bergen County and Edgewater Borough records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Owner Type	Company

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 12, 2022	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ALLY CAPITAL CORP
Sep 1, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI DIVINE MTG CAP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 1, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202280494
Deed Book / Page	4773 / 366
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	BERGEN NJ
Recording Date	Aug 12, 2022
Property Address	16 INDEPENDENCE WAY, EDGEWATER, NJ 07020-1642
Document Number	0047730366
Book / Page	4773 / 366
Map Reference	MB V1494 PG 343
Instrument Date	Jul 21, 2022
Instrument	2022080494
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 12, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,935.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	615 HUDSON PARK, 615, EDGEWATER, NJ 07020-1497

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16 INDEPENDENCE WAY, EDGEWATER, NJ 07020-1642

Mortgage

Document Number	2022080495
Date	Aug 12, 2022
Instrument	2022080495

Lender

Name	ALLY CAPITAL CORP
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	180 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2037

September 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	BERGEN NJ
Recording Date	Sep 1, 2020
Property Address	16 INDEPENDENCE WAY, EDGEWATER, NJ 07020-1642
Document Number	0036881222
Book / Page	003688 / 001222
Instrument Date	Jul 20, 2020
Instrument	79962
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NAT'L TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$400.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	16 INDEPENDENCE WAY EDGEWATER NJ 070201642, EDGEWATER, NJ 07020-1642

Mortgage

Document Number	36881228
Date	Sep 1, 2020
Book Page	003688/001228
Instrument	79963

Lender

Name	DIVINE MTG CAP
Address	CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 31, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Independence Way was $8,126, up 6.2% from the year before.

Source: Bergen County and Edgewater Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Bergen County
Municipality	Edgewater Borough
Unified School District	Edgewater Borough School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$512,200 (+3.68%) Land $285,000 Building $227,200	$512,200 (+3.68%) Land $285,000 Building $227,200
2025	$8,126.00 (+6.17%)	$494,000 Land $275,000 Building $219,000	$494,000 Land $275,000 Building $219,000
2024	$7,654.00
2023		$469,300 Land $260,000 Building $209,300	$469,300 Land $260,000 Building $209,300
2022	$7,413.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 16 Independence Way in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	9.0 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 82 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies	1,164 units insured incl. 1,082 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	9 (2010–2024)
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event	Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 5 claims

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

The area around 16 Independence Way has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 129 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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