Bergen County and Garfield City property record for 79 Shaw St, Garfield, NJ 07026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,360 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,737 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $510,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $17,635 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-00166-02-00038 |
| Primary APN | 21-00166-02-00038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,360 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,737 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Account Number | 004498 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 SHAW ST |
| City | GARFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07026-2236 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 5738 SF 38A |
| Legal Block | 166 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | GARFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 21102 |
79 Shaw St is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2011.
Source: Bergen County and Garfield City records, as of October 13, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 E PARK PL, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2314 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20117401168 |
| Deed Book / Page | 740 / 1168 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007401168 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Shaw St was $17,635, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and Garfield City assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | Garfield City |
| Unified School District | Garfield City School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $506,900 (-) Land $127,000 Building $379,900 | $506,900 (-) Land $127,000 Building $379,900 | |
| 2025 | $17,635.00 (+4.26%) | $506,900 Land $127,000 Building $379,900 | $506,900 Land $127,000 Building $379,900 |
| 2024 | $16,915.00 | ||
| 2023 | $506,900 Land $127,000 Building $379,900 | $506,900 Land $127,000 Building $379,900 | |
| 2022 | $15,810.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Shaw St 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.
The area around 79 Shaw St 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 | GARFIELD WATER DEPARTMENT serves 30,487 people · EPA ID NJ0221001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from PASSAIC VALLEY WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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 970 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 | 2,300 / 2,300 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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