Bergen County and Bergenfield Borough property record for 51 Elder Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,564 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $192,000 (Aug 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $12,825 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-00072-0000-00006 |
| Primary APN | 03-00072-0000-00006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,564 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,564 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Old Parcel Number | 0300018F00052 |
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| Street Address | 51 ELDER AVE |
| City | BERGENFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07621-1505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | 60X100 |
| Legal Block | 72 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | BERGENFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 3300 |
51 Elder Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1994.
Source: Bergen County and Bergenfield Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 ELDER AVE, BERGENFIELD, NJ 07621-1505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7718 / 227 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 51 Elder Ave was $12,825, up 6% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and Bergenfield Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | Bergenfield Borough |
| Unified School District | Bergenfield Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $343,100 (-) Land $172,000 Building $171,100 | $343,100 (-) Land $172,000 Building $171,100 | |
| 2025 | $12,825.00 (+5.98%) | $343,100 Land $172,000 Building $171,100 | $343,100 Land $172,000 Building $171,100 |
| 2024 | $12,101.00 | ||
| 2023 | $343,100 Land $172,000 Building $171,100 | $343,100 Land $172,000 Building $171,100 | |
| 2022 | $11,517.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 Elder Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1983–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| 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.
The area around 51 Elder 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 |
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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 836 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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