524 Forest Dr, River Vale (Westwood), NJ 07675 Property Records

Bergen County and River Vale Township property record for 524 Forest Dr, River Vale, NJ 07675

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,860 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size0.417 acres (18,178 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$369,900 (Feb 1999)
Tax Bill$16,784 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Line of Credit
Apr 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN53-00908-0000-00016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN53-00908-0000-00016
Alternative APNs
  • 530090800016
  • 068050

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,860 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,860 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area18,178 sqft (0.417 acres)
Lot Dimensions149 ft deep x 122 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Account Number068050
Street Address524 FOREST DR
CityRIVER VALE
StateNJ
Zip07675-5929
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA
Legal Description122X149
Legal SubdivisionTWIN BROOKS ESTATES SEC 2
Legal Block908
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER VALE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract49001

Owner

Source: Bergen County and River Vale Township records, as of June 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address524 FOREST DR, RIVER VALE, NJ 07675-5929
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 23, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF AMERICA NA
Apr 15, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 1, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 1, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number199918308
Deed Book / Page8141 / 61
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Property Address524 FOREST DR, RIVER VALE, NJ 07675-5929
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 5, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0057530140
DateMar 23, 2026
Book Page5753/140
Instrument2026018884
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA NA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term348 Months
DueMar 5, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Property Address524 FOREST DR, RIVER VALE, NJ 07675-5929
Document Number0035831160
Instrument DateApr 15, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 3, 2020
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, SIMPLIFILE LC E-RECORDING

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address524 FOREST DR RIVER VALE NJ 076755929, RIVER VALE, NJ 07675-5929

Mortgage

Document Number0035831160
DateApr 28, 2020
Book Page003583/001160
Instrument20043765
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueApr 27, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bergen County and River Vale Township assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyBergen County
County SubdivisionRiver Vale Township
Secondary School DistrictPascack Valley Regional School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictRiver Vale Township School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$599,200 (-) Land $397,600 Building $201,600$599,200 (-) Land $397,600 Building $201,600
2025$16,784.00 (+2.57%)$599,200 (-) Land $397,600 Building $201,600$599,200 (-) Land $397,600 Building $201,600
2024$16,364.00 (+3.26%)
2023$599,200 Land $397,600 Building $201,600$599,200 Land $397,600 Building $201,600
2022$15,848.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 11 policies
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims20 (1980–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA9 of 20
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 3 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 8 claims
  • Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal Flooding, Apr 2007 · 6 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemVEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK
private · serves 792,713 people · EPA ID NJ0238001
Water SourceSurface water
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
Jan 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 283 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300

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