257 Bergen Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032 Property Records

Hudson County and Kearny Town property record for 257 Bergen Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,120 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.057 acres (2,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$330,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$8,668 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`07-00240-0000-00064`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`07-00240-0000-00064`
Alternative APN	`070024000064`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,120 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	2,500 sqft (0.057 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	257 BERGEN AVE
City	KEARNY
State	NJ
Zip	07032-3356
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Block	240
Legal Lot Number	64
Jurisdiction	HUDSON NJ
Township / Civil Division	KEARNY
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	12800

Owner

257 Bergen Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2021.

Source: Hudson County and Kearny Town records, as of July 6, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	257 BERGEN AVE, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3356
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 14, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 19, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202110072350
Deed Book / Page	9580 / 996
Prior Transfer Date	May 18, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc	0010041620
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Bargain and Sale Deed
Jurisdiction	HUDSON NJ
Recording Date	Jul 14, 2021
Property Address	257 BERGEN AVE, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3356
Document Number	20210714010072350
Book / Page	9580 / 996
Instrument Date	May 18, 2021
Instrument	20210714010072350
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 18, 2022
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,155.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	94 GRANT AVE, 94, NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ 07974-2520

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	257 BERGEN AVE, KEARNY, NJ 07032-3356

Mortgage

Document Number	0020000427
Date	Jul 14, 2021
Instrument	20000/427

Lender

Name	FAMILY FIRST FUNDING LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Bergen Ave was $8,668, up 1.3% from the year before.

Source: Hudson County and Kearny Town assessment roll, as of July 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Hudson County
Municipality	Kearny Town
Unified School District	Kearny Town School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$79,900 (-) Land $17,500 Building $62,400	$79,900 (-) Land $17,500 Building $62,400
2025	$8,668.00 (+1.34%)	$79,900 Land $17,500 Building $62,400	$79,900 Land $17,500 Building $62,400
2024	$8,553.00
2023		$79,900 Land $17,500 Building $62,400	$79,900 Land $17,500 Building $62,400
2022	$8,423.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 257 Bergen Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 16, 2006 · 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	1 in force

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

The area around 257 Bergen 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	KEARNY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 41,664 people · EPA ID NJ0907001
Water Source	Purchased surface water from N.J.D.W.S.C. - WANAQUE NORTH
Lead	3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Corrosion control Jul 2023
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,090 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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