Bergen County and Ridgewood Village property record for 226 Brookside Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,156 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.398 acres (17,337 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $17,418 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Line of Credit Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-04014-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 51-04014-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,156 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 17,337 sqft (0.398 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 197 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 226 BROOKSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RIDGEWOOD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07450-4631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | .398 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE/RIDGEWOOD |
| Legal Block | 4014 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RIDGEWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 47500 |
226 Brookside Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Bergen County and Ridgewood Village records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 BROOKSIDE AVE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450-4631 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BK |
| Jan 4, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202451619 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5310 / 763 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0024891753 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 226 BROOKSIDE AVE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450-4631 |
| Document Number | 0028800888 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 226 BROOKSIDE AVE RIDGEWOOD NJ 074504631, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450-4631 |
| Document Number | 0028800888 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Book Page | 002880/000888 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 8, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 226 BROOKSIDE AVE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450-4631 |
| Document Number | 0024891753 |
| Book / Page | 02489 / 1753 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2016 |
| Instrument | 17-000686 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | PARK AVENUE TITLE AGENCY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 226 BROOKSIDE AVE, 226, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450-4631 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 226 BROOKSIDE AVE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450-4631 |
| Document Number | 0024891759 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2017 |
| Book Page | 02489/1759 |
| Instrument | 17-000686.01 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Brookside Ave was $17,418, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and Ridgewood Village assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | Ridgewood Village |
| Unified School District | Ridgewood Village School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $602,700 (-) Land $404,300 Building $198,400 | $602,700 (-) Land $404,300 Building $198,400 | |
| 2025 | $17,418.00 (+3%) | $602,700 Land $404,300 Building $198,400 | $602,700 Land $404,300 Building $198,400 |
| 2024 | $16,910.00 | ||
| 2023 | $589,400 Land $404,300 Building $185,100 | $589,400 Land $404,300 Building $185,100 | |
| 2022 | $16,108.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 226 Brookside Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1999–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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 226 Brookside Ave 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | RIDGEWOOD WATER serves 61,700 people · EPA ID NJ0251001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 7 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 385 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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