Bergen County and River Edge Borough property record for 494 5th Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,198 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $7,450,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $19,897 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-00706-0000-00001 |
| Primary APN | 52-00706-0000-00001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,198 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Account Number | 026220 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 494 5TH AVE |
| City | RIVER EDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07661-1341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 60X125 1.0LT |
| Legal Subdivision | CLARENDON HILLS SEC 4 |
| Legal Block | 706 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER EDGE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5014 |
| Census Tract | 48200 |
494 5th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Bergen County and River Edge Borough records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 5TH AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1341 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARDIAN MORTGAGE CO INC |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212300 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3900 / 417 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 494 5TH AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1341 |
| Document Number | 0039000417 |
| Book / Page | 3900 / 417 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21-002300 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | SAFE LAND TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,722.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 561 VICTORY PL, 561, RIVER VALE, NJ 07675-5634 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 494 5TH AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1341 |
| Document Number | 21002301 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-002301 |
| Name | GUARDIAN MORTGAGE CO INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 494 5TH AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1341 |
| Document Number | 0033340577 |
| Book / Page | 003334 / 000577 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 56570 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $449.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 494 5TH AVE RIVER EDGE NJ 076611341, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1341 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 494 5th Ave was $19,897, down 5.6% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and River Edge Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | River Edge Borough |
| Secondary School District | River Dell Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | River Edge Borough School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $871,000 (+5.94%) Land $370,000 Building $501,000 | $871,000 (+5.94%) Land $370,000 Building $501,000 | |
| 2025 | $19,897.00 (-5.63%) | $822,200 Land $345,000 Building $477,200 | $822,200 Land $345,000 Building $477,200 |
| 2024 | $21,085.00 | ||
| 2023 | $531,800 Land $198,800 Building $333,000 | $531,800 Land $198,800 Building $333,000 | |
| 2022 | $19,676.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 494 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 risk around 494 5th Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 286 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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