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161 Merritt Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 - Property report

Also known as: 161 Merritt Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1952

Acreage

0.115

Sale price

$565,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
161 Merritt Avenue
ZIP code
07621
County
Bergen
Block
23
Lot
13
Municipality
203
Parcel ID
23-13

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/27/2024
Sale price
$565,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$10,915
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,219
Year built
1952
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.115
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
61 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
49 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
55 /100.  Bikeable
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Ownership

Ownership information for 161 Merritt Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 161 Merritt Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/27/2024 $565,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/25/2018 $370,000 XXXXX XXXX XXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
07/18/2024 - R
06/27/2024 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/18/2024 - R
06/27/2024 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/05/2018 - R
06/25/2018 - D		 Mortgage XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/05/2018 - R
06/25/2018 - D		 Deed - Senior Citizen > 350,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
06/06/2018 - R
05/31/2018 - D		 Notice of Settlements XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
06/06/2018 - R
05/31/2018 - D		 Notice of Settlements XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 161 Merritt Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$10,915
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$292,000
Land value
$170,000
Building value
$122,000

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $292,000 $292,000 3.738 $10,915 +5.98%
2024 $292,000 $292,000 3.527 $10,299 +3.43%
2023 $292,000 $292,000 3.41 $9,957 +1.58%
2022 $292,000 $292,000 3.357 $9,802 +1.05%
2021 $292,000 $292,000 3.322 $9,700 +0.67%
2020 $292,000 $292,000 3.3 $9,636 +1.16%
2019 $292,000 $292,000 3.262 $9,525 +0.74%
2018 $292,000 $292,000 3.238 $9,455 +0.50%
2017 $292,000 $292,000 3.222 $9,408 +1.61%
2016 $292,000 $292,000 3.171 $9,259 +1.57%
Permits

Permit information for 161 Merritt Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ

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Neighborhood

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Honiss Elementary School 7 Public K-8 616 0.20
Jefferson Elementary School 9 Public K-5 284 0.21
Up and Growing NR Private K 0 0.38
Washington Elementary School 6 Public K-5 255 0.66
The Montessori House School NR Private PK-K 70 0.79
The Montessori House School NR Private PK-K 70 0.79
Grant Elementary School 8 Public K-5 472 0.91
Malcolm S. MacKay Elementary School 10 Public K-5 331 0.94
Lincoln Elementary School 6 Public K-5 190 0.94
Yeshivat Noam School NR Private PK, K-4 0 0.94
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Honiss Elementary School 7 Public K-8 616 0.20
Roy W Brown Middle School 6 Public 6-8 840 0.97
Academy of St. Therese NR Private PK-8 135 1.09
Tenafly Middle School 9 Public 6-8 901 1.10
Charles A. Selzer Elementary School 6 Public PK, K-8 497 1.25
David E Owens Middle School 7 Public PK, 6-8 529 1.31
Tenafly Chabad Academy NR Private PK-8 313 1.36
Institute For Educational Achievement NR Private 29 1.41
Academy of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel NR Private PK, K-8 239 1.47
The Spring School NR Private PK, K-8 296 1.52
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Dumont High School 6 Public 9-12 761 0.79
Newbury Academy NR Private 11-12 0 0.80
Tenafly High School 8 Public 9-12 1,200 1.14
Bergenfield High School 6 Public 9-12 1,224 1.23
Institute For Educational Achievement NR Private 29 1.41
Cresskill Jr Sr High School 7 Public 9-12 474 1.54
Bergen Center for Child Development NR Private 1-12 25 1.67
Yeshivas Ohr Yosef NR Private 9-12 37 1.79
Ohr Yosef Torah High School NR Private 9-12 37 1.79
New Milford High School 6 Public 9-12 588 1.82

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Neighbors for 161 Merritt Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ

153 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield 147 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield 142 New York Ave, Bergenfield 134 New York Ave, Bergenfield 144 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield 130 New York Ave, Bergenfield 126 New York Ave, Bergenfield 132 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield 118 New York Ave, Bergenfield 145 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield 138 New York Ave, Bergenfield 114 New York Ave, Bergenfield 143 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield 141 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield 167 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield 157 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield 138 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield 120 New York Ave, Bergenfield 201 2nd St, Bergenfield 165 Merritt Ave, Bergenfield

Nearby ZIP codes for 161 Merritt Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 161 Merritt Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621?

The development at 161 Merritt Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 was built in 1952.

What is the total square footage of 161 Merritt Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621?

161 Merritt Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 has a total of 1,219 square feet.

When was 161 Merritt Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 last sold and what was the sale price?

161 Merritt Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 was last sold on 06/27/2024 for $565,000.

What is the assessed value of 161 Merritt Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621?

161 Merritt Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 is currently assessed at $292,000.

What are the property taxes for 161 Merritt Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621?

The property taxes for 161 Merritt Avenue, Bergenfield, NJ 07621 total $10,914.

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