Bergen County and Cresskill Borough property record for 21 Short Pl, Cresskill, NJ 07626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,522 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Jan 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $19,709 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00117-0000-00015 |
| Primary APN | 08-00117-0000-00015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,522 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,522 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 164200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21 SHORT PL |
| City | CRESSKILL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07626-1428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | 100 X 100 100 L16-19 |
| Legal Block | 117 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRESSKILL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 8002 |
21 Short Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1999.
Source: Bergen County and Cresskill Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 SHORT PL, CRESSKILL, NJ 07626-1428 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CLASSIC MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 22, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 22, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199911946 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8138 / 436 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 21 SHORT PL, CRESSKILL, NJ 07626-1428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | SAND LANE TITLE AGENCY LLC, SAFELAND TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0041490914 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4149/914 |
| Instrument | 2021077968 |
| Name | CLASSIC MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MAYWOOD, NJ 07607 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 21 SHORT PL, CRESSKILL, NJ 07626-1428 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | ORABGE COAST TITLE, ORANGE COAST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0041161091 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4116/1091 |
| Instrument | 2021068061 |
| Name | CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | EDISON, NJ 08837 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 163 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Short Pl was $19,709, up 5.9% 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 | $979,100 (+12.72%) Land $480,000 Building $499,100 | $979,100 (+12.72%) Land $480,000 Building $499,100 | |
| 2025 | $19,709.00 (+5.87%) | $868,600 Land $402,000 Building $466,600 | $868,600 Land $402,000 Building $466,600 |
| 2024 | $18,616.00 | ||
| 2023 | $779,900 Land $342,500 Building $437,400 | $779,900 Land $342,500 Building $437,400 | |
| 2022 | $17,754.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Short Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2021.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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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 21 Short Pl 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 96% of the US · lower than 89% 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 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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