Bergen County and Cresskill Borough property record for 229 Phelps Ave, Cresskill, NJ 07626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,434 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,679 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $176,000 (Jan 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $11,041 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00130-0000-00039 |
| Primary APN | 08-00130-0000-00039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,434 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 9,679 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Account Number | 179600 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 229 PHELPS AVE |
| City | CRESSKILL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07626-2425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | 80X121 L40-42 |
| Legal Block | 130 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRESSKILL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 8002 |
229 Phelps Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 1994.
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 | 229 PHELPS AVE, CRESSKILL, NJ 07626-2425 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7665 / 87 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Phelps Ave was $11,041, up 8.2% 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 | $591,500 (+21.56%) Land $441,200 Building $150,300 | $591,500 (+21.56%) Land $441,200 Building $150,300 | |
| 2025 | $11,041.00 (+8.22%) | $486,600 Land $369,200 Building $117,400 | $486,600 Land $369,200 Building $117,400 |
| 2024 | $10,202.00 | ||
| 2023 | $430,800 Land $321,300 Building $109,500 | $430,800 Land $321,300 Building $109,500 | |
| 2022 | $10,051.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 Phelps Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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 229 Phelps 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% 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 726 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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