397 River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026 Property Records

Bergen County and Garfield City property record for 397 River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,280 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.062 acres (2,705 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$201,530 (Nov 2016)
Tax Bill$8,172 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN21-00071-0000-00011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-00071-0000-00011
Alternative APNs
  • 210007100011
  • 001513

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,280 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area2,705 sqft (0.062 acres)
Lot Dimensions107 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number001513
Street Address397 RIVER DR
CityGARFIELD
StateNJ
Zip07026-3352
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Description2707 SF
Legal SubdivisionMONROE STREET BRG LAND CO
Legal Block71
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Township / Civil DivisionGARFIELD
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract21600

Owner

Source: Bergen County and Garfield City records, as of July 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address48 MARINIS AVE, ROCHELLE PARK, NJ 07662
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 29, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 29, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201691058
Deed Book / Page2447 / 2373
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Property Address397 RIVER DR, GARFIELD, NJ 07026-3352
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0042501403
DateJul 1, 2021
Book Page4250/1403
Instrument2021106986
Lender
NamePNC BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19801
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term479 Months
DueJun 7, 2061
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bergen County and Garfield City assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyBergen County
MunicipalityGarfield City
Unified School DistrictGarfield City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$234,900 (-) Land $69,100 Building $165,800$234,900 (-) Land $69,100 Building $165,800
2025$8,172.00 (+4.25%)$234,900 (-) Land $69,100 Building $165,800$234,900 (-) Land $69,100 Building $165,800
2024$7,839.00 (+7%)
2023$234,900 Land $69,100 Building $165,800$234,900 Land $69,100 Building $165,800
2022$7,326.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 33 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies33 in force
Nearby Flood Claims140 (1978–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 140
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 23 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 49 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 24 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemGARFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 30,487 people · EPA ID NJ0221001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting6
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 922 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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