Bergen County and Garfield City property record for 491 Harrison Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,470 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,610 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,631 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-00212-0000-00016 |
| Primary APN | 21-00212-0000-00016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,470 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,610 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 005931 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 491 HARRISON AVE |
| City | GARFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07026-1101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 7611 SF 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATE/FREDERICK C STRECKFUSS |
| Legal Block | 212 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | GARFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 21400 |
491 Harrison Ave is owned by a company and is owner-occupied.
Source: Bergen County and Garfield City records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 132 CATALPA AVE, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601-2919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Harrison Ave was $8,631 with a widower's exemption, up 7.5% from the year before.
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 | $248,100 (-) Land $131,200 Building $116,900 | $248,100 (-) Land $131,200 Building $116,900 | |
| 2025 | $8,631.00 (+7.5%) Widower's exemption | $248,100 Land $131,200 Building $116,900 | $248,100 Land $131,200 Building $116,900 |
| 2024 | $8,029.00 | ||
| 2023 | $248,100 Land $131,200 Building $116,900 | $248,100 Land $131,200 Building $116,900 | |
| 2022 | $7,488.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 491 Harrison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 491 Harrison 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 |
|---|
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 804 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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