Bergen County and Paramus Borough property record for 257 Central Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,094 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $9,534 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 46-04809-0000-00003 |
| Primary APN | 46-04809-0000-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,094 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,094 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,500 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Account Number | 446300 |
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| Street Address | 257 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | PARAMUS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07652-1803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R75 |
| Legal Description | 73XIRR 2.2LT |
| Legal Subdivision | GORHAM |
| Legal Block | 4809 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PARAMUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 42301 |
257 Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2013.
Source: Bergen County and Paramus Borough records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 CENTRAL AVE, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-1803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit GOODLEAP LLC |
| Aug 21, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20134959 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1249 / 1 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 257 CENTRAL AVE, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-1803 |
| Document Number | 0000039071 |
| Book / Page | 5818 / 1563 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202639071 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000039071, |
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| Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Book Page | 5818/1563 |
| Instrument | 202639071 |
| Name | GOODLEAP LLC |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 11, 2046 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 257 CENTRAL AVE, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-1803 |
| Document Number | 0033272470 |
| Book / Page | 003327 / 002470 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 54777 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 58 E MIDLAND AVE #18 PARAMUS NJ 076522915, 18, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-2915 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Central Ave was $9,534, up 6.8% 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 | $677,100 (+6.46%) Land $405,300 Building $271,800 | $677,100 (+6.46%) Land $405,300 Building $271,800 | |
| 2025 | $9,534.00 (+6.85%) | $636,000 Land $371,800 Building $264,200 | $636,000 Land $371,800 Building $264,200 |
| 2024 | $8,923.00 | ||
| 2023 | $562,900 Land $322,700 Building $240,200 | $562,900 Land $322,700 Building $240,200 | |
| 2022 | $8,157.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 43 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 43 (1999–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 43 |
| 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 257 Central 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 404 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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