Bergen County and Teaneck Township property record for 253 Elm Ave, Teaneck, NJ 07666
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,481 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $18,556 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage Feb 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 60-00710-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 60-00710-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,481 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 005881 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 ELM AVE |
| City | TEANECK |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07666-2323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | 50X150 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAROLD GODWIN MAP 5 |
| Legal Block | 710 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | TEANECK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 54400 |
253 Elm Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2017.
Source: Bergen County and Teaneck Township records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 ELM AVE, TEANECK, NJ 07666-2323 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI FREEDOM MTG |
| Mar 21, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201724643 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2568 / 86 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 253 ELM AVE, TEANECK, NJ 07666-2323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0027172340 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Book Page | 02717/2340 |
| Instrument | 7-067528 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 253 ELM AVE, TEANECK, NJ 07666-2323 |
| Document Number | 0035291621 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC, INSPIRE CLOSING SVCS LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 ELM AVE TEANECK NJ 076662323, TEANECK, NJ 07666-2323 |
| Document Number | 0035291621 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 003529/001621 |
| Instrument | 20025878 |
| Name | FREEDOM MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 324 Months |
| Due | Mar 3, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 253 ELM AVE, TEANECK, NJ 07666-2323 |
| Document Number | 0025680086 |
| Book / Page | 02568 / 0086 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17-024643 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,367.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 77 FOURNIER CRES, 77, ELMWOOD PARK, NJ 07407-2523 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 ELM AVE, TEANECK, NJ 07666-2323 |
| Document Number | 0025680093 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 02568/0093 |
| Instrument | 17-024643.01 |
| Name | THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Elm Ave was $18,556, up 4.9% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and Teaneck Township assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| County Subdivision | Teaneck Township |
| Unified School District | Teaneck Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $809,600 (-) Land $292,500 Building $517,100 | $809,600 (-) Land $292,500 Building $517,100 | |
| 2025 | $18,556.00 (+4.95%) | $809,600 Land $292,500 Building $517,100 | $809,600 Land $292,500 Building $517,100 |
| 2024 | $17,681.00 | ||
| 2023 | $498,500 Land $177,500 Building $321,000 | $498,500 Land $177,500 Building $321,000 | |
| 2022 | $16,136.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Elm Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 Claims | 3 (1979–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal Flooding |
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 253 Elm 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 | 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 764 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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