196 Merritt Ave

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Description

A pristine, move-in ready Ranch showcasing gleaming hardwood floors throughout and pride of ownership at every turn. The main level features an updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, three generously sized bedrooms, and a remodeled Jack & Jill tiled bath with access from both the primary bedroom and hallway. Enjoy a spacious formal dining room and comfortable living room ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The finished ground-level basement offers exceptional flexibility...A pristine, move-in ready Ranch showcasing gleaming hardwood floors throughout and pride of ownership at every turn. The main level features an updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, three generously sized bedrooms, and a remodeled Jack & Jill tiled bath with access from both the primary bedroom and hallway. Enjoy a spacious formal dining room and comfortable living room ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The finished ground-level basement offers exceptional flexibility with a full bath, expansive open space, laundry and utility rooms, and a den with doors leading to the patio and large fenced yard or the oversized attached 2 car garage plus space in the driveway to accommodate 4 plus cars.
  1. Listed by Michael Klein • Corcoran Sawyer Smith • 201-320-5371

Property Details for 196 Merritt Avenue

Style
Ranch
Sub style
1 Story
Waterfront
None
Garage
Attached, O/See Remk, Tandem
LISTING UPDATED: 02/13/2026 12:13 PM

Property Details for 196 Merritt Avenue

StatusActive - Active
MLS #26004612
Days on Market2
Taxes$11,318 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / One Family
Year Built-
Lot Size-
CountyBergen County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Corcoran Sawyer Smith, Michael Klein
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$4,355 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,412

Property Taxes

$943

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 196 Merritt Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: Bergenfield
  • Area name: Bergenfield
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: Merritt
  • County Name: BERGEN
  • Status: Active
  • Street Number Numeric: 196
  • Street Direction: None
  • Zip Code: 07621
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Additional subst: None
  • Tax: $11,318
Owner
  • Ownership: Private
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot description: Regular
  • Year Built: 1960's, Build Prior to 1978
  • Views exposure: None
  • Miscellaneous: Central Vac, Hdwd As In
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 20
  • CourtAppYN: No
Utilities
  • Heatcool: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Baths full: 2
  • Baths partial: 0
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Number of rooms: 8
  • Lifestyle: 1st Flr Mbdrm, Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp, One Floor Living
  • Full Baths Total: 2
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Fireplace: None
  • Exterior: Aluminum Siding
  • Building Amenities: Hardwood Floor
  • Miscellaneous: Central Vac, Hdwd As In
  • Pool Type: None
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: 201-320-5371
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $700,000.00
  • Listing Date: 02-11-2026
  • Status Date: 02-10-2026
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: A pristine, move-in ready Ranch showcasing gleaming hardwood floors throughout and pride of ownership at every turn. The main level features an updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, three generously sized bedrooms, and a remodeled Jack & Jill tiled bath with access from both the primary bedroom and hallway. Enjoy a spacious formal dining room and comfortable living room ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The finished ground-level basement offers exceptional flexibility with a full bath, expansive open space, laundry and utility rooms, and a den with doors leading to the patio and large fenced yard or the oversized attached 2 car garage plus space in the driveway to accommodate 4 plus cars.

Property History for 196 Merritt Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 11, 2026

Listed (Active)

HUDSON_COUNTY #260002347

$700,000
Feb 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #26004612

$700,000
Apr 19, 2021

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #21004939

Apr 13, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1464111644

$475,000

+1.1% / yr

Mar 11, 2021

Under Contract

NJMLS #21004939

Feb 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #21004939

$475,000
Feb 26, 2019

Sold

NJMLS #1850833

$353,556
Jan 4, 2019

Under Contract

NJMLS #1850833

Dec 21, 2018

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #1850833

$353,556
Aug 23, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #265993956

$410,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/11/2026

Listed (Active)

HUDSON_COUNTY #260002347

$700,000
02/10/2026

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #26004612

$700,000
04/19/2021

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #21004939

04/13/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1464111644

$475,000

+1.1% / yr

03/11/2021

Under Contract

NJMLS #21004939

02/12/2021

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #21004939

$475,000
02/26/2019

Sold

NJMLS #1850833

$353,556
01/04/2019

Under Contract

NJMLS #1850833

12/21/2018

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #1850833

$353,556
08/23/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #265993956

$410,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 196 Merritt Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$186,000Additions$134,900Total$320,900
Tax Record2024$11,318 ($943 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,248 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,248 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,325 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961CountyBERGENAPN03 00043-0000-00005

Schools near 196 Merritt Avenue

This home is within Bergenfield Borough School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Lincoln Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Roy W Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Bergenfield High School
Public9 to 12

Hoover Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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196 Merritt Avenue is a single family home for sale in Bergenfield, NJ 07621. This property was listed for sale on February 11, 2026 by Corcoran Sawyer Smith, it's currently listed at $700,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on April 13, 2021. This listing's school district is Bergenfield Borough School District. Nearby schools include Lincoln Elementary School, Roy W Brown Middle School and Bergenfield High School. 196 Merritt Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, single family home.

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