Bergen County and Garfield City property record for 178 Malcolm Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,258 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $222,831 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $14,121 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale Jan 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-00097-0000-00073 |
| Primary APN | 21-00097-0000-00073 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Exterior Material | Brick |
|---|---|
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,258 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Account Number | 006541 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 178 MALCOLM AVE |
| City | GARFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07026-1220 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 5258 SF |
| Legal Subdivision | BOGART HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 97 |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | GARFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
178 Malcolm Ave, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2019.
Source: Bergen County and Garfield City records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 346 S 2ND ST, EAGLE LAKE, FL 33839-3162 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage VALLEY NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201961744 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3351 / 2138 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 178 MALCOLM AVE, GARFIELD, NJ 07026-1220 |
| Document Number | 0033512138 |
| Book / Page | 003351 / 002138 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 61744 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $222.83 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 346 S 2ND ST EAGLE LAKE FL 338393162, EAGLE LAKE, FL 33839-3162 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 178 MALCOLM AVE, GARFIELD, NJ 07026-1220 |
| Document Number | 0025041164 |
| Book / Page | 02504 / 1164 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Instrument | 17-005082 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,910.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 MALCOLM AVE, 178, GARFIELD, NJ 07026-1220 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8901 KENNEDY BLVD, NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047-5344 |
| Document Number | 0025041169 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 02504/1169 |
| Instrument | 17-005082.01 |
| Name | VALLEY NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAYNE, NJ 07470 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Malcolm Ave was $14,121, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and Garfield City assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | Garfield City |
| Unified School District | Garfield City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $405,900 (-) Land $126,300 Building $279,600 | $405,900 (-) Land $126,300 Building $279,600 | |
| 2025 | $14,121.00 (+4.26%) | $405,900 Land $126,300 Building $279,600 | $405,900 Land $126,300 Building $279,600 |
| 2024 | $13,544.00 | ||
| 2023 | $405,900 Land $126,300 Building $279,600 | $405,900 Land $126,300 Building $279,600 | |
| 2022 | $12,660.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 Malcolm Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 178 Malcolm Ave 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GARFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT serves 30,487 people · EPA ID NJ0221001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| 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 | 6 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 819 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 | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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