Bergen County and Closter Borough property record for 444 High St, Closter, NJ 07624
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,025 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $19,212 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale Jan 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-01318-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 07-01318-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 4,025 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Width | 148 ft Width |
| Account Number | 004170 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 444 HIGH ST |
| City | CLOSTER |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07624-2013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICTN |
| Legal Description | 0.38 AC |
| Legal Block | 1318 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | CLOSTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 7002 |
Source: Bergen County and Closter Borough records, as of August 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 141 HIGH ST, CLOSTER, NJ 07624-1025 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer CSC DOCUMENT RECORDING |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JOSEPH LEE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202649235 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5851 / 1250 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049235 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 444 HIGH ST, CLOSTER, NJ 07624-2013 |
| Document Number | 0000049235 |
| Book / Page | 5851 / 1250 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202649235 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | CSC DOCUMENT RECORDING |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $40,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 444 HIGH ST, CLOSTER, NJ 07624-2013 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 444 HIGH ST, CLOSTER, NJ 07624-2013 |
| Document Number | 0051590165 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Book Page | 5159/165 |
| Instrument | 2024002787 |
| Name | JOSEPH LEE |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 20 SOMERSET RD, NORWOOD, NJ 07648 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 115 Months |
| Due | Jul 31, 2033 |
Source: Bergen County and Closter Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | Closter Borough |
| Elementary School District | Closter Borough School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Northern Valley Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,080,600 (+16.54%) Land $449,900 Building $630,700 | $1,080,600 (+16.54%) Land $449,900 Building $630,700 | |
| 2025 | $19,212.00 (+6.41%) | $927,200 (+13.86%) Land $385,100 Building $542,100 | $927,200 (+13.86%) Land $385,100 Building $542,100 |
| 2024 | $18,055.00 (+4.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $814,300 Land $313,200 Building $501,100 | $814,300 Land $313,200 Building $501,100 | |
| 2022 | $17,353.00 |
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 · 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 Record median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 234 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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