Bergen County and River Edge Borough property record for 265 Madison Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,015 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,601 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $408,000 (Jun 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $16,030 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Mar 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-00510-0000-00003 |
| Primary APN | 52-00510-0000-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,015 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,015 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,601 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Account Number | 015120 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 265 MADISON AVE |
| City | RIVER EDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07661-1309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 60X160 1.0LT |
| Legal Subdivision | BERGEN BUILDERS SEC ONE |
| Legal Block | 510 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER EDGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 48200 |
Source: Bergen County and River Edge Borough assessment roll, APN 52-00510-0000-00003, as of June 29, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 265 MADISON AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 02, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Mar 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 8588 / 363 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 265 MADISON AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1309 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0043061262 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 02, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4306/1262 |
| Instrument | 2021123622 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 265 MADISON AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1309 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0031960355 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 3196/355 |
| Instrument | 19-015781 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2049 |
Source: Bergen County and River Edge Borough assessment roll as of June 29, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | River Edge Borough |
| Secondary School District | River Dell Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | River Edge Borough School District (KG - 06) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $687,400 (+3.77%) Land $372,200 Building $315,200 | $687,400 (+3.77%) Land $372,200 Building $315,200 | |
| 2025 | $16,030.00 (+16.18%) | $662,400 (+90.34%) Land $362,200 Building $300,200 | $662,400 (+90.34%) Land $362,200 Building $300,200 |
| 2024 | $13,798.00 (+7.16%) | ||
| 2023 | $348,000 Land $193,600 Building $154,400 | $348,000 Land $193,600 Building $154,400 | |
| 2022 | $12,876.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bergen County (34003C), as of December 8, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 340030482005, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| 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 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Communications Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system NJ0238001, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK private · serves 792,713 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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