Bergen County and Lyndhurst Township property record for 551 Forest Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,592 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,549 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Nov 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $11,374 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-00154-0000-00022 |
| Primary APN | 32-00154-0000-00022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,592 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,592 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,549 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Account Number | 00378400 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 551 FOREST AVE |
| City | LYNDHURST |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07071-2437 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | 50X151 |
| Legal Block | 154 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | LYNDHURST |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6010 |
| Census Tract | 31400 |
551 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1997.
Source: Bergen County and Lyndhurst Township records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 FOREST AVE, LYNDHURST, NJ 07071-2437 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997136941 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8019 / 19 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Forest Ave was $11,374, up 7.8% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and Lyndhurst Township assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| County Subdivision | Lyndhurst Township |
| Unified School District | Lyndhurst Township School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $539,300 (+5.5%) Land $304,500 Building $234,800 | $539,300 (+5.5%) Land $304,500 Building $234,800 | |
| 2025 | $11,374.00 (+7.78%) | $511,200 Land $288,800 Building $222,400 | $511,200 Land $288,800 Building $222,400 |
| 2024 | $10,553.00 | ||
| 2023 | $500,500 Land $283,100 Building $217,400 | $500,500 Land $283,100 Building $217,400 | |
| 2022 | $10,442.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 551 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.
The area around 551 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.
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 |
| 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.
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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