Bergen County and Cresskill Borough property record for 188 Jefferson Ave, Cresskill, NJ 07626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,976 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,899 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $15,785 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00034-0000-00285 |
| Primary APN | 08-00034-0000-00285 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,976 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,976 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,899 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 109 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Account Number | 057600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 188 JEFFERSON AVE |
| City | CRESSKILL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07626-2037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | 109X100 4LT L286-288 |
| Legal Subdivision | HITCHCOCK LAND IMPROVEMNET COM |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 285 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRESSKILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 8002 |
188 Jefferson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2018.
Source: Bergen County and Cresskill Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 188 JEFFERSON AVE, CRESSKILL, NJ 07626-2037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201818-000017 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2823 / 2171 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001110381 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 188 JEFFERSON AVE, CRESSKILL, NJ 07626-2037 |
| Document Number | 0028232171 |
| Book / Page | 002823 / 002171 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHANCELLOR TITLE AGENCY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 188 JEFFERSON AVE CRESSKILL NJ 076262037, CRESSKILL, NJ 07626-2037 |
| Document Number | 28232177 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 002823/002177 |
| Name | GET A RATE LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 RIVERFRONT BLVD # 1ST, ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 07407-1037 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2033 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 188 Jefferson Ave was $15,785, up 6.7% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and Cresskill Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | Cresskill Borough |
| Unified School District | Cresskill Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $793,500 (+14.06%) Land $488,500 Building $305,000 | $793,500 (+14.06%) Land $488,500 Building $305,000 | |
| 2025 | $15,785.00 (+6.67%) | $695,700 Land $409,500 Building $286,200 | $695,700 Land $409,500 Building $286,200 |
| 2024 | $14,798.00 | ||
| 2023 | $619,500 Land $349,100 Building $270,400 | $619,500 Land $349,100 Building $270,400 | |
| 2022 | $14,064.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 188 Jefferson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 5 in force |
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.
The area around 188 Jefferson 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 | 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 682 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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