Bergen County and River Edge Borough property record for 244 Monroe Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,699 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,919 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $640,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $18,208 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Line of Credit Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-00510-0000-00023 |
| Primary APN | 52-00510-0000-00023 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,699 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,919 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Account Number | 015200 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 244 MONROE AVE |
| City | RIVER EDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07661-1314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | L46 80X99 1LT |
| Legal Block | 510 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER EDGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 48200 |
244 Monroe Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2020.
Source: Bergen County and River Edge Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 MONROE AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Feb 7, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 7, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 7, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202014554 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3494 / 1880 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 244 MONROE AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1314 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0056930158 |
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| Date | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Book Page | 5693/158 |
| Instrument | 2026000395 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 16, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 244 MONROE AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1314 |
| Document Number | 0034941880 |
| Book / Page | 3494 / 1880 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2020014554 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 | 244 MONROE AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1314 |
| Document Number | 2020014555 |
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| Date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020014555 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 0034941880 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3494/1880 |
| Instrument | 2020014554 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 244 Monroe Ave was $18,208, up 6.9% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and River Edge Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | River Edge Borough |
| Secondary School District | River Dell Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | River Edge Borough School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $782,500 (+4%) Land $358,900 Building $423,600 | $782,500 (+4%) Land $358,900 Building $423,600 | |
| 2025 | $18,208.00 (+6.94%) | $752,400 Land $348,900 Building $403,500 | $752,400 Land $348,900 Building $403,500 |
| 2024 | $17,026.00 | ||
| 2023 | $429,400 Land $204,800 Building $224,600 | $429,400 Land $204,800 Building $224,600 | |
| 2022 | $15,887.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 244 Monroe Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 244 Monroe 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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