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159 Monroe Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Monroe Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1939

Acreage

0.143

Sale price

$890,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
159 Monroe Avenue
ZIP code
07661
County
Bergen
Block
605
Lot
8
Municipality
252
Parcel ID
605-8

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/10/2021
Sale price
$890,000
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Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$17,753
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,974
Year built
1939
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.143
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
71 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
49 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Ownership information for 159 Monroe Avenue, River Edge, NJ

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

Sales history for 159 Monroe Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
01/13/2022 - R
12/23/2021 - D
Mortgage
03/09/2022 - R
12/10/2021 - D
Mortgage XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/09/2022 - R
12/10/2021 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
06/28/2021 - R
05/13/2021 - D
Mortgage XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/28/2021 - R
05/13/2021 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/13/2010 - R
01/12/2010 - D
Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX X
10/27/2003 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
07/12/1999 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 159 Monroe Avenue, River Edge, 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
$17,753
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$733,600
Land value
$347,400
Building value
$386,200

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $690,200 $690,200 2.42 $16,703 +9.08%
2024 $386,200 $386,200 3.965 $15,313 +2.93%
2023 $384,800 $384,800 3.866 $14,876 +4.49%
2022 $384,800 $384,800 3.7 $14,238 +41.05%
2021 $278,300 $278,300 3.627 $10,094 +1.60%
2020 $278,300 $278,300 3.57 $9,935 +2.94%
2019 $278,300 $278,300 3.468 $9,651 +2.15%
2018 $278,300 $278,300 3.395 $9,448 +0.98%
2017 $278,300 $278,300 3.362 $9,356 +2.31%
2016 $278,300 $278,300 3.286 $9,145 +2.14%

Permit information for 159 Monroe Avenue, River Edge, NJ

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jewish Education For Special Children NR Private 43 0.11
Sinai School At RYNJ NR Private 3-8 43 0.24
Rosenbaum Yeshiva Of North Jersey NR Private PK-8 1,048 0.24
Rosenbaum Yeshiva Of North Jersey NR Private PK-8 1,048 0.24
The Kids International Weekend School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.29
Roosevelt Elementary School 10 Public K-6 478 0.34
Cherry Hill Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-6 713 0.63
Cherry Hill Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-6 713 0.63
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jewish Education For Special Children NR Private 43 0.11
Sinai School At RYNJ NR Private 3-8 43 0.24
Rosenbaum Yeshiva Of North Jersey NR Private PK-8 1,048 0.24
The Kids International Weekend School NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.29
St Peter Academy NR Private PK-8 196 0.48
River Dell Middle School 5 Public 7-8 589 0.73
East Brook Middle School 8 Public 5-8 600 0.92
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jewish Education For Special Children NR Private 43 0.11
River Dell Regional High School 8 Public 9-12 982 1.02
Ohr Yosef Torah High School NR Private 9-12 37 1.07
Yeshivas Ohr Yosef NR Private 9-12 37 1.07
Palisades Regional Academy NR Private 8-12 12 1.09
Sinai School At Ma'ayanot NR Private 8 1.18
New Milford High School 6 Public 9-12 588 1.23
Paramus High School 7 Public 9-12 1,148 1.27
Bergenfield High School 6 Public 9-12 1,224 1.61
Bergen Regional School NR Public 3, 5-12 0 1.95

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Monroe Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661?

The development at 159 Monroe Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661 was built in 1939.

What is the total square footage of 159 Monroe Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661?

159 Monroe Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661 has a total of 1,974 square feet.

When was 159 Monroe Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Monroe Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661 was last sold on 12/10/2021 for $890,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Monroe Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661?

159 Monroe Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661 is currently assessed at $733,600.

What are the property taxes for 159 Monroe Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661?

The property taxes for 159 Monroe Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661 total $17,753.

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