Bergen County and Garfield City property record for 279 Macarthur Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,862 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,593 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Sep 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $9,494 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-00097-0000-00016 |
| Primary APN | 21-00097-0000-00016 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,862 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,593 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Account Number | 002279 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 MACARTHUR AVE |
| City | GARFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07026 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 5591 SF |
| Legal Block | 97 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | GARFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
Source: Bergen County and Garfield City records, as of August 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 277 MACARTHUR AVE, GARFIELD, NJ 07026-1215 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046275 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 279 MACARTHUR AVE, GARFIELD, NJ 07026 |
| Document Number | 0000046275 |
| Book / Page | 5842 / 762 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202646275 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | SIMPLE TITLE, SIMPLIFILE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
Source: Bergen County and Garfield City assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | Garfield City |
| Unified School District | Garfield City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $272,900 (-) Land $128,000 Building $144,900 | $272,900 (-) Land $128,000 Building $144,900 | |
| 2025 | $9,494.00 (+4.26%) | $272,900 (-) Land $128,000 Building $144,900 | $272,900 (-) Land $128,000 Building $144,900 |
| 2024 | $9,106.00 (+6.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $272,900 Land $128,000 Building $144,900 | $272,900 Land $128,000 Building $144,900 | |
| 2022 | $8,511.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | GARFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT serves 30,487 people · EPA ID NJ0221001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 819 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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