Bergen County and Garfield City property record for 53 Van Winkle Ave, Garfield, NJ 07026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,150 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.043 acres (1,873 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $63,500 (Oct 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $7,950 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-00082-0000-00036 |
| Primary APN | 21-00082-0000-00036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,150 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,873 sqft (0.043 acres) |
| Account Number | 001833 |
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| Street Address | 53 VAN WINKLE AVE |
| City | GARFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07026-3347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1875 SF |
| Legal Block | 82 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | GARFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 21600 |
53 Van Winkle Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 1984.
Source: Bergen County and Garfield City records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 546 RUTHERFORD AVE, LYNDHURST, NJ 07071-1111 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 6875 / 718 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Van Winkle Ave was $7,950, up 4.3% 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 | $228,500 (-) Land $70,500 Building $158,000 | $228,500 (-) Land $70,500 Building $158,000 | |
| 2025 | $7,950.00 (+4.26%) | $228,500 Land $70,500 Building $158,000 | $228,500 Land $70,500 Building $158,000 |
| 2024 | $7,625.00 | ||
| 2023 | $228,500 Land $70,500 Building $158,000 | $228,500 Land $70,500 Building $158,000 | |
| 2022 | $7,126.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Van Winkle Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 33 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 33 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 140 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 140 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| 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 53 Van Winkle 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 | 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 922 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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