Bergen County and Lyndhurst Township property record for 242 Thomas Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,050 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $14,587 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 32-00172-0000-00007 |
| Primary APN | 32-00172-0000-00007 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,050 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00414500 |
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| Street Address | 242 THOMAS AVE |
| City | LYNDHURST |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07071-3026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Description | 50X100 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY WALTER VANDENBURGH |
| Legal Block | 172 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDHURST |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 31300 |
242 Thomas Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Bergen County and Lyndhurst Township records, as of July 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 THOMAS AVE, LYNDHURST, NJ 07071-3026 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202640286 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5822 / 1154 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040286 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 242 THOMAS AVE, LYNDHURST, NJ 07071-3026 |
| Document Number | 0000040286 |
| Book / Page | 5822 / 1154 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202640286 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 242 THOMAS AVE, LYNDHURST, NJ 07071-3026 |
| Document Number | 0000040287, |
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| Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202640287 |
| Name | FIRST ALLIANCE HOME MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Thomas Ave was $14,587.
Source: Bergen County and Lyndhurst Township assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| County Subdivision | Lyndhurst Township |
| Unified School District | Lyndhurst Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $668,600 Land $385,000 Building $283,600 | $668,600 Land $385,000 Building $283,600 | |
| 2025 | $14,587.00 | ||
| 2023 | $642,100 Land $355,000 Building $287,100 | $642,100 Land $355,000 Building $287,100 | |
| 2022 | $9,585.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Thomas Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 100 units insured incl. 85 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 45 (1983–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 45 |
| 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.
The area around 242 Thomas 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 | LYNDHURST WATER DEPARTMENT serves 22,000 people · EPA ID NJ0232001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 360 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 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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