Bergen County and Lyndhurst Township property record for 278 Watson Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,986 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,401 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,322 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 32-00055-0000-00028 |
| Primary APN | 32-00055-0000-00028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,986 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,401 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00140900 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 WATSON AVE |
| City | LYNDHURST |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07071-1829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | 36X150 |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDHURST |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 31200 |
278 Watson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Bergen County and Lyndhurst Township records, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 WATSON AVE, LYNDHURST, NJ 07071-1829 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Watson Ave was $10,322, up 7.8% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and Lyndhurst Township assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| County Subdivision | Lyndhurst Township |
| Unified School District | Lyndhurst Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $485,900 (+4.74%) Land $257,800 Building $228,100 | $485,900 (+4.74%) Land $257,800 Building $228,100 | |
| 2025 | $10,322.00 (+7.84%) | $463,900 Land $247,800 Building $216,100 | $463,900 Land $247,800 Building $216,100 |
| 2024 | $9,572.00 | ||
| 2023 | $449,000 Land $237,800 Building $211,200 | $449,000 Land $237,800 Building $211,200 | |
| 2022 | $9,538.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Watson Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 60 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 60 |
| 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.
The area around 278 Watson 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 |
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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 | LYNDHURST WATER DEPARTMENT serves 22,000 people · EPA ID NJ0232001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 483 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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