642 River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026 Property Records

Bergen County and Garfield City property record for 642 River Dr, Garfield, NJ 07026

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details2,040 sqft
Lot Size0.161 acres (7,052 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on File
Tax Bill$11,761 (2022)
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN21 00136-0000-00026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21 00136-0000-00026
Alternative APNs
  • 210013600026
  • 003615

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,040 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,052 sqft (0.161 acres)
Lot Dimensions97 ft deep x 68 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number003615
Old Parcel Number210013600026
Street Address642 RIVER DR
CityGARFIELD
StateNJ
Zip07026
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal DescriptionADDITIONAL LOTS: 28
Legal Block136
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Township / Civil DivisionGARFIELD
Census Block Group5
Census Block5003
Census Tract21200

Owner

The current owner of 642 River Dr acquired it in November 2005.

Source: Bergen County and Garfield City records, as of April 11, 2024

Owner of RecordOwner Name on File
Mailing Address91 AUTUMN ST, LODI, NJ 07644-3105

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateNov 30, 2005
Transfer Doc0089620026
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bergen County and Garfield City assessment roll, as of January 1, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyBergen County
MunicipalityGarfield City
Unified School DistrictGarfield City School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2023$377,100 Land $201,000 Building $176,100$377,100 Land $201,000 Building $176,100
2022$11,761.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 642 River Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Community Rating SystemClass 10 (0% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims17 (1978–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 17
Most Recent ClaimAug 2011 · Hurricane Irene
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 7 claims
  • Severe Storms And Inland And Coastal Flooding, Apr 2007 · 2 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 5 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

The area around 642 River Dr 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 RiskNot 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 SystemGARFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 30,487 people · EPA ID NJ0221001
Water SourcePurchased surface water from PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting6
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 590 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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