Bergen County and River Edge Borough property record for 685 5th Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,886 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,675 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $23,820 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-00501-0000-00039-02 |
| Primary APN | 52-00501-0000-00039-02 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,886 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1993 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Lot Area | 9,675 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Account Number | 027214 |
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| Street Address | 685 5TH AVE |
| City | RIVER EDGE |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07661-1440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 75X129 |
| Legal Subdivision | KRETCHMAN-HANSEN |
| Legal Block | 501 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39.02 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVER EDGE |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6003 |
| Census Tract | 48200 |
685 5th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Bergen County and River Edge Borough records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 685 5TH AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2021 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202125504 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3977 / 785 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 685 5TH AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1440 |
| Document Number | 0039770785 |
| Book / Page | 3977 / 785 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021025504 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | FOUNDATION TITLE AGENCY, FOUNDATION TTL LLC HACKENSAC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,305.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 717 ALBERT PL, 717, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450-5310 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 685 5TH AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1440 |
| Document Number | 2021025505 |
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| Date | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021025505 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 685 5TH AVE, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1440 |
| Document Number | 0027860784 |
| Book / Page | 002786 / 000784 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $815.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 685 5TH AVE RIVER EDGE NJ 076611440, RIVER EDGE, NJ 07661-1440 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 685 5th Ave was $23,820, up 11.5% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and River Edge Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | River Edge Borough |
| Secondary School District | River Dell Regional School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | River Edge Borough School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,055,400 (+7.22%) Land $402,100 Building $653,300 | $1,055,400 (+7.22%) Land $402,100 Building $653,300 | |
| 2025 | $23,820.00 (+11.5%) | $984,300 Land $362,100 Building $622,200 | $984,300 Land $362,100 Building $622,200 |
| 2024 | $21,363.00 | ||
| 2023 | $538,800 Land $227,600 Building $311,200 | $538,800 Land $227,600 Building $311,200 | |
| 2022 | $19,935.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 685 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 685 5th 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 95% of the US · lower than 87% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 608 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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