Bergen County and Oakland Borough property record for 56 Ryerson Ave, Oakland, NJ 07436
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,260 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.585 acres (25,483 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $269,000 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $13,637 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42-03602-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 42-03602-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,260 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,260 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 25,483 sqft (0.585 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 170 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 4203327000000003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 RYERSON AVE |
| City | OAKLAND |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07436-3225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA2 |
| Legal Description | 0.585 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | RAMAPO HILLS ESTATES SEC #1 |
| Legal Block | 3602 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | OAKLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 39300 |
56 Ryerson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1998.
Source: Bergen County and Oakland Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 RYERSON AVE, OAKLAND, NJ 07436-3225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COLUMBIA BANK |
| Apr 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage VALLEY NAT'L BK MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998175543 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8118 / 745 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 56 RYERSON AVE, OAKLAND, NJ 07436-3225 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0041811325 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4181/1325 |
| Instrument | 2021087497 |
| Name | COLUMBIA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 56 RYERSON AVE, OAKLAND, NJ 07436-3225 |
| Document Number | 0029251976 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 RYERSON AVE OAKLAND NJ 074363225, OAKLAND, NJ 07436-3225 |
| Document Number | 0029251976 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Book Page | 002925/001976 |
| Instrument | 29669 |
| Name | VALLEY NAT'L BK MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAYNE, NJ 07470 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Ryerson Ave was $13,637, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and Oakland Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | Oakland Borough |
| Elementary School District | Oakland Borough School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Ramapo-Indian Hill Regional School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $667,100 (+6.89%) Land $320,200 Building $346,900 | $667,100 (+6.89%) Land $320,200 Building $346,900 | |
| 2025 | $13,637.00 (+2.98%) | $624,100 Land $307,300 Building $316,800 | $624,100 Land $307,300 Building $316,800 |
| 2024 | $13,243.00 | ||
| 2023 | $550,100 Land $265,000 Building $285,100 | $550,100 Land $265,000 Building $285,100 | |
| 2022 | $12,599.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Ryerson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1984.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1984–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2018 · other causes |
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 56 Ryerson 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 94% of the US · lower than 83% 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 | OAKLAND WATER DEPT serves 12,754 people · EPA ID NJ0242001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 3 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 300 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 |
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