Bergen County and Cresskill Borough property record for 253 Jefferson Ave, Cresskill, NJ 07626
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,166 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,185 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $21,215 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-00014-0000-00031 |
| Primary APN | 08-00014-0000-00031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,166 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,166 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 8,185 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 025400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 JEFFERSON AVE |
| City | CRESSKILL |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07626-1401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | 66X124 3.1LT |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CRESSKILL |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 8002 |
253 Jefferson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2007.
Source: Bergen County and Cresskill Borough records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 JEFFERSON AVE, CRESSKILL, NJ 07626-1401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SCHUYLER SAVINGS BANK |
| Jan 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SCHUYLER SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 9230 / 438 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 253 JEFFERSON AVE, CRESSKILL, NJ 07626-1401 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0050040461 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Book Page | 5004/461 |
| Instrument | 2023035704 |
| Name | SCHUYLER SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | KEARNY, NJ 07032 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 21, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 253 JEFFERSON AVE, CRESSKILL, NJ 07626-1401 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 JEFFERSON AVE, CRESSKILL, NJ 07626-1401 |
| Document Number | 0034591297 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3459/1297 |
| Instrument | 20-002752 |
| Name | SCHUYLER SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | KEARNY, NJ 07032 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Jefferson Ave was $21,215, up 5.2% 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 | $1,047,200 (+12%) Land $448,500 Building $598,700 | $1,047,200 (+12%) Land $448,500 Building $598,700 | |
| 2025 | $21,215.00 (+5.15%) | $935,000 Land $374,000 Building $561,000 | $935,000 Land $374,000 Building $561,000 |
| 2024 | $20,175.00 | ||
| 2023 | $846,500 Land $318,000 Building $528,500 | $846,500 Land $318,000 Building $528,500 | |
| 2022 | $19,342.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Jefferson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims 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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 253 Jefferson 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 96% of the US · lower than 89% 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 682 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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