Bergen County and Paramus Borough property record for 55 Clauss Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,430 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,052 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $12,533 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Line of Credit Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 46-04803-0000-00002 |
| Primary APN | 46-04803-0000-00002 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 2,430 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,430 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,052 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Account Number | 440900 |
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| Street Address | 55 CLAUSS AVE |
| City | PARAMUS |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07652-1746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R100 |
| Legal Description | 100XIRR 5LT |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLEY ACRES SEC #2 |
| Legal Block | 4803 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | PARAMUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 42301 |
55 Clauss Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2020.
Source: Bergen County and Paramus Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 CLAUSS AVE, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-1746 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 4, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8649 / 370 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0038930069 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 55 CLAUSS AVE, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-1746 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0050231131 |
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| Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Book Page | 5023/1131 |
| Instrument | 2023041778 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 17, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 55 CLAUSS AVE, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-1746 |
| Document Number | 0038930069 |
| Book / Page | 3893 / 69 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21-000252 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | PROPERTY TRANSFER SVCS INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 58, CAMPBELL HALL, NY 10916-0058 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 55 CLAUSS AVE, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-1746 |
| Document Number | 21000253 |
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| Date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21-000253 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Clauss Ave was $12,533, up 9.3% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and Paramus Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | Paramus Borough |
| Unified School District | Paramus Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $886,800 (+6.06%) Land $487,700 Building $399,100 | $886,800 (+6.06%) Land $487,700 Building $399,100 | |
| 2025 | $12,533.00 (+9.32%) | $836,100 Land $445,500 Building $390,600 | $836,100 Land $445,500 Building $390,600 |
| 2024 | $11,464.00 | ||
| 2023 | $726,700 Land $367,000 Building $359,700 | $726,700 Land $367,000 Building $359,700 | |
| 2022 | $10,583.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Clauss 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 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 43 (1999–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 43 |
| 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 55 Clauss 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 97% of the US · lower than 92% 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 |
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| 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 421 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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