Bergen County and Ridgefield Borough property record for 502 Nelson Ave, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,864 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $465,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $11,888 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Feb 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 49-01309-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 49-01309-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,864 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,999 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 4900074000000023 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 502 NELSON AVE |
| City | RIDGEFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07657-2004 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Description | L24 40X100 1.6L |
| Legal Subdivision | TWIN BROROUGH REALTY CORP |
| Legal Block | 1309 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RIDGEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 45101 |
502 Nelson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Bergen County and Ridgefield Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 NELSON AVE, RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657-2004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 1, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage SSMS LP |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201557681 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2011 / 1051 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 502 NELSON AVE, RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657-2004 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 502 NELSON AVE, RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657-2004 |
| Document Number | 0051421914 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Book Page | 5142/1914 |
| Instrument | 2023080000 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 262 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 502 NELSON AVE, RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657-2004 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 502 NELSON AVE, RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657-2004 |
| Document Number | 0049220164 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Book Page | 4922/164 |
| Instrument | 2023009197 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | DENVER, CO 80249 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 272 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 502 NELSON AVE, RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657-2004 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0048310316 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Book Page | 4831/316 |
| Instrument | 2022098363 |
| Name | SSMS LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 502 NELSON AVE, RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657-2004 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0039930001 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3993/1 |
| Instrument | 2021030128 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 295 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2045 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 502 Nelson Ave was $11,888, up 3.4% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and Ridgefield Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | Ridgefield Borough |
| Unified School District | Ridgefield Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $722,600 (+2.96%) Land $302,500 Building $420,100 | $722,600 (+2.96%) Land $302,500 Building $420,100 | |
| 2025 | $11,888.00 (+3.36%) | $701,800 Land $287,500 Building $414,300 | $701,800 Land $287,500 Building $414,300 |
| 2024 | $11,502.00 | ||
| 2023 | $634,400 Land $245,000 Building $389,400 | $634,400 Land $245,000 Building $389,400 | |
| 2022 | $10,880.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 502 Nelson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 502 Nelson 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 | 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 849 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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