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

Bergen County and River Vale Township property record for 549 Forest Dr, River Vale, NJ 07675

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3,530 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size0.394 acres (17,158 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$291,000 (Aug 1995)
Tax Bill$22,408 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2017 Mortgage
Sep 2020 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN53-00910-0000-00004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN53-00910-0000-00004
Alternative APNs
  • 530091000004
  • 069100

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area3,530 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area3,530 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Lot Area17,158 sqft (0.394 acres)
Lot Dimensions143 ft deep x 120 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Account Number069100
Street Address549 FOREST DR
CityRIVER VALE
StateNJ
Zip07675-5931
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA
Legal Description120X143
Legal Block910
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Township / Civil DivisionRIVER VALE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2014
Census Tract49001

Owner

549 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1995.

Source: Bergen County and River Vale 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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address549 FOREST DR, RIVER VALE, NJ 07675-5931
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 17, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
PNC BANK NA
Sep 23, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PNC BK
May 4, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PNC BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 3, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 3, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page7808 / 554
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Property Address549 FOREST DR, RIVER VALE, NJ 07675-5931
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0026982153
DateAug 17, 2017
Book Page02698/2153
Instrument17-062089
Lender
NamePNC BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19801
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term479 Months
DueJul 19, 2057

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Property Address549 FOREST DR, RIVER VALE, NJ 07675-5931
Document Number0037710215
Instrument DateSep 23, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 4, 2020
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address549 FOREST DR RIVER VALE NJ 076755931, RIVER VALE, NJ 07675-5931

Mortgage

Document Number0037710215
DateOct 16, 2020
Book Page003771/000215
Instrument104769
Lender
NamePNC BK
TypeBank
AddressPITTSBURGH, PA 15222
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Property Address549 FOREST DR, RIVER VALE, NJ 07675-5931
Document Number0026170964
Instrument DateMay 4, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 20, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address549 FOREST DR RIVER VALE NJ 076755931, RIVER VALE, NJ 07675-5931

Mortgage

Document Number0026170964
DateMay 23, 2017
Book Page002617/000964
Lender
NamePNC BK
TypeBank
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19801
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term144 Months
DueMay 22, 2029
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.46%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 549 Forest Dr was $22,408, up 2.6% from the year before.

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$800,000 (-) Land $398,200 Building $401,800$800,000 (-) Land $398,200 Building $401,800
2025$22,408.00 (+2.56%)$800,000 Land $398,200 Building $401,800$800,000 Land $398,200 Building $401,800
2024$21,848.00
2023$800,000 Land $398,200 Building $401,800$800,000 Land $398,200 Building $401,800
2022$21,160.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 549 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
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

Wildfire risk around 549 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 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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