Bergen County and Paramus Borough property record for 256 University Way, Paramus, NJ 07652
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,880 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.317 acres (13,825 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $811,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $13,392 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 46-03903-0000-00019 |
| Primary APN | 46-03903-0000-00019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,880 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,825 sqft (0.317 acres) |
| Account Number | 297800 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 UNIVERSITY WAY |
| City | PARAMUS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07652-5516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | 69XIRR 5LT |
| Legal Subdivision | SUTTON WOODS |
| Legal Block | 3903 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PARAMUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 42101 |
256 University Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Bergen County and Paramus Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 UNIVERSITY WAY, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-5516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage KWIK MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage JET DIRECT FNDG |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202170763 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4126 / 190 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 4, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035863 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 256 UNIVERSITY WAY, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-5516 |
| Document Number | 0041260190 |
| Book / Page | 4126 / 190 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021070763 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | CATIC TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, CATIC TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,421.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 99 LAMBERT PL, 99, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-3814 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 UNIVERSITY WAY, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-5516 |
| Document Number | 2021070764 |
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| Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021070764 |
| Name | KWIK MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 256 UNIVERSITY WAY, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-5516 |
| Document Number | 0040270829 |
| Book / Page | 4027 / 829 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021040492 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,776.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 235 PROSPECT AVE # AVE12C, 235, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601-2510 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 UNIVERSITY WAY, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-5516 |
| Document Number | 2021040493 |
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| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021040493 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 178 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 256 UNIVERSITY WAY, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-5516 |
| Document Number | 0027831140 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | BETA ABSTRACT/NJ LLC, BETA ABS/NJ LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 256 UNIVERSITY WAY PARAMUS NJ 076525516, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-5516 |
| Document Number | 0027831140 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 002783/001140 |
| Name | JET DIRECT FNDG |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | BAY SHORE, NY 11706 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 936 Months |
| Due | Nov 14, 2095 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.7% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 256 UNIVERSITY WAY, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-5516 |
| Document Number | 0027831157 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | BETA ABSTRACT/NJ LLC, BETA ABS/NJ LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 256 UNIVERSITY WAY PARAMUS NJ 076525516, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-5516 |
| Document Number | 0027831157 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 002783/001157 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 936 Months |
| Due | Nov 14, 2095 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.7% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 University Way was $13,392, up 5.1% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and Paramus Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | Paramus Borough |
| Unified School District | Paramus Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $943,300 (+5.59%) Land $460,100 Building $483,200 | $943,300 (+5.59%) Land $460,100 Building $483,200 | |
| 2025 | $13,392.00 (+5.09%) | $893,400 Land $420,400 Building $473,000 | $893,400 Land $420,400 Building $473,000 |
| 2024 | $12,743.00 | ||
| 2023 | $807,100 Land $371,200 Building $435,900 | $807,100 Land $371,200 Building $435,900 | |
| 2022 | $11,761.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 256 University Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2010–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| 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 256 University Way 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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