Bergen County and River Edge Borough property record for 537 5th Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,320 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $793,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $17,639 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-00702-0000-00009 |
| Primary APN | 52-00702-0000-00009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,320 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Account Number | 027090 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 5TH AVE |
| City | RIVER EDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07661-1338 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 75X100 1.0LT |
| Legal Subdivision | CLARENDON HILLS SEC 9 |
| Legal Block | 702 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER EDGE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6010 |
| Census Tract | 48200 |
537 5th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Bergen County and River Edge Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 5TH AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1338 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP |
| Jun 11, 2018 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022171 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4516 / 902 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 537 5TH AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1338 |
| Document Number | 0045160902 |
| Book / Page | 4516 / 902 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022000171 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,230.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 LISA CT, 1, RED HOOK, NY 12571-2307 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 537 5TH AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1338 |
| Document Number | 2022000172 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000172 |
| Name | NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 537 5TH AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1338 |
| Document Number | 0029621980 |
| Book / Page | 2962 / 1980 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 00018-040561 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 537 5TH AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1338 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 5th Ave was $17,639, down 8.4% 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 | $768,600 (+5.45%) Land $355,000 Building $413,600 | $768,600 (+5.45%) Land $355,000 Building $413,600 | |
| 2025 | $17,639.00 (-8.41%) | $728,900 Land $335,000 Building $393,900 | $728,900 Land $335,000 Building $393,900 |
| 2024 | $19,258.00 | ||
| 2023 | $485,700 Land $215,000 Building $270,700 | $485,700 Land $215,000 Building $270,700 | |
| 2022 | $17,970.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 537 5th 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.
Wildfire risk around 537 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 98% of the US · lower than 94% 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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