Bergen County and Garfield City property record for 196 Malcolm Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,382 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,514 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $21,048 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-00097-0000-00082 |
| Primary APN | 21-00097-0000-00082 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,382 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Lot Area | 7,514 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Account Number | 002312 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 MALCOLM AVE |
| City | GARFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07026-1220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 1 |
| Legal Description | 7516 SF |
| Legal Subdivision | PASSAIC & GARFIELD REAL ESTATE |
| Legal Block | 97 |
| Legal Lot Number | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | GARFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
196 Malcolm Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Bergen County and Garfield City records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 MALCOLM AVE, GARFIELD, NJ 07026-1220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202253122 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4689 / 33 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 196 MALCOLM AVE, GARFIELD, NJ 07026-1220 |
| Document Number | 0046890033 |
| Book / Page | 4689 / 33 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022053122 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,775.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 196 MALCOLM AVE, 196, GARFIELD, NJ 07026-1220 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 196 MALCOLM AVE, GARFIELD, NJ 07026-1220 |
| Document Number | 2022053123 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022053123 |
| Name | FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Malcolm Ave was $21,048, 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 | $605,000 (-) Land $137,600 Building $467,400 | $605,000 (-) Land $137,600 Building $467,400 | |
| 2025 | $21,048.00 (+4.26%) | $605,000 Land $137,600 Building $467,400 | $605,000 Land $137,600 Building $467,400 |
| 2024 | $20,188.00 | ||
| 2023 | $605,000 Land $137,600 Building $467,400 | $605,000 Land $137,600 Building $467,400 | |
| 2022 | $18,869.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 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 196 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 |
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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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