Bergen County and River Vale Township property record for 537 Forest Dr, River Vale, NJ 07675
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,861 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.394 acres (17,158 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $15,392 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-00910-0000-00007 |
| Primary APN | 53-00910-0000-00007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,861 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,861 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 17,158 sqft (0.394 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Account Number | 069130 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 FOREST DR |
| City | RIVER VALE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07675-5931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 120X143 |
| Legal Subdivision | TWIN BROOKS ESTATES SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | 910 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER VALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 49001 |
537 Forest Dr is owned by a company that bought it in October 2019.
Source: Bergen County and River Vale Township records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 FOREST DR, RIVER VALE, NJ 07675-5931 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HSBC BANK USA |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage HSBC BANK USA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201964668 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3362 / 1940 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 537 FOREST DR, RIVER VALE, NJ 07675-5931 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | NATIONAL LAND SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0046670048 |
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| Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 4667/48 |
| Instrument | 2022046460 |
| Name | HSBC BANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10018 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 537 FOREST DR, RIVER VALE, NJ 07675-5931 |
| Document Number | 0033621940 |
| Book / Page | 3362 / 1940 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19-064668 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 537 FOREST DR, RIVER VALE, NJ 07675-5931 |
| Document Number | 1906466801 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 19-064668.01 |
| Name | HSBC BANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 0033621940 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
| Book Page | 3362/1940 |
| Instrument | 19-064668 |
| Name | HSBC BANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Forest Dr was $15,392, up 2.6% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and River Vale Township assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| County Subdivision | River Vale Township |
| Secondary School District | Pascack Valley Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | River Vale Township School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $549,500 (-) Land $398,200 Building $151,300 | $549,500 (-) Land $398,200 Building $151,300 | |
| 2025 | $15,392.00 (+2.57%) | $549,500 Land $398,200 Building $151,300 | $549,500 Land $398,200 Building $151,300 |
| 2024 | $15,006.00 | ||
| 2023 | $549,500 Land $398,200 Building $151,300 | $549,500 Land $398,200 Building $151,300 | |
| 2022 | $14,534.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 537 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 20 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1980–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 20 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 537 Forest Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 65% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 283 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 |
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