Bergen County and Ridgefield Borough property record for 944 Elm Ave, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,338 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $299,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $9,481 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 49-01002-0000-00005 |
| Primary APN | 49-01002-0000-00005 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,338 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Old Parcel Number | 4900064000000029 |
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| Street Address | 944 ELM AVE |
| City | RIDGEFIELD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07657-1104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | L30 50X100 2.0L |
| Legal Subdivision | MORSEMERE |
| Legal Block | 1002 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RIDGEFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 45200 |
944 Elm Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Bergen County and Ridgefield Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 944 ELM AVE, RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657-1104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20118030583 |
| Deed Book / Page | 803 / 583 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0050620903 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 944 ELM AVE, RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657-1104 |
| Document Number | 0050620903 |
| Book / Page | 5062 / 903 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023054208 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 944 ELM AVE, RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657-1104 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 944 ELM AVE, RIDGEFIELD, NJ 07657-1104 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 944 Elm Ave was $9,481, up 2.6% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and Ridgefield Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | Ridgefield Borough |
| Unified School District | Ridgefield Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $568,200 (+1.52%) Land $310,000 Building $258,200 | $568,200 (+1.52%) Land $310,000 Building $258,200 | |
| 2025 | $9,481.00 (+2.64%) | $559,700 Land $305,000 Building $254,700 | $559,700 Land $305,000 Building $254,700 |
| 2024 | $9,237.00 | ||
| 2023 | $529,400 (+1.87%) Land $290,000 Building $239,400 | $529,400 (+1.87%) Land $290,000 Building $239,400 | |
| 2022 | $8,808.00 (+16.12%) | $519,700 Land $285,000 Building $234,700 | $519,700 Land $285,000 Building $234,700 |
| 2021 | $7,585.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 944 Elm 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.
The area around 944 Elm 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 832 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 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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