538 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 Property Records

Bergen County and Lyndhurst Township property record for 538 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3,826 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.215 acres (9,374 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$859,000 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill	$19,384 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`32-00152-0000-00021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`32-00152-0000-00021`
Alternative APNs	`320015200021` `00368300`

Interior

Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,826 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	3,826 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	9,374 sqft (0.215 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 75 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	00368300
Street Address	538 FOREST AVE
City	LYNDHURST
State	NJ
Zip	07071-2413
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RA
Legal Description	75X125
Legal Subdivision	LYNDHURST PARK
Legal Block	152
Legal Lot Number	21
Jurisdiction	BERGEN NJ
Township / Civil Division	LYNDHURST
Census Block Group	6
Census Block	6013
Census Tract	31400

Owner

538 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2021.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	538 FOREST AVE, LYNDHURST, NJ 07071-2413
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 4, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 4, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 13, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202115748
Deed Book / Page	3945 / 66
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 29, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc	8469000212
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	BERGEN NJ
Recording Date	Feb 4, 2021
Property Address	538 FOREST AVE, LYNDHURST, NJ 07071-2413
Document Number	0039450066
Book / Page	3945 / 66
Instrument Date	Nov 20, 2020
Instrument	21-015748
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 10, 2023
Title Company	NOBLE TITLE, NOBLE TITLE AGENCY INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$7,939.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1235 LINKS DR, MORRISVILLE, NC 27560-7056

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	538 FOREST AVE, LYNDHURST, NJ 07071-2413

Mortgage

Document Number	0021015749
Date	Feb 4, 2021
Instrument	21-015749

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	358 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Forest Ave was $19,384, up 7.8% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New Jersey
County	Bergen County
County Subdivision	Lyndhurst Township
Unified School District	Lyndhurst Township School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$918,700 (+5.45%) Land $333,100 Building $585,600	$918,700 (+5.45%) Land $333,100 Building $585,600
2025	$19,384.00 (+7.8%)	$871,200 Land $316,600 Building $554,600	$871,200 Land $316,600 Building $554,600
2024	$17,981.00
2023		$852,800 Land $310,600 Building $542,200	$852,800 Land $310,600 Building $542,200
2022	$17,915.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 538 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	2 in force

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

The area around 538 Forest 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

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 System	LYNDHURST WATER DEPARTMENT serves 22,000 people · EPA ID NJ0232001
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	3 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 742 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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