163 Monroe Ave, River Edge, NJ, 07661
About This Home
Welcome to 163 Monroe Avenue in desirable River Edge, an exceptional opportunity to own a home in one of Bergen County's most sought-after communities and make it your own. Ideally situated on a quiet street adjacent to Brookside Park, this home offers the perfect blend of location, space, and potential. Enjoy top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and convenient transportation to New York City via the nearby River Edge NJ Transit station and express bus service. Minutes away, Van Saun County Park features a zoo, carousel, miniature train, pony rides, playgrounds, and scenic walking paths.This sun-filled 4-bedroom, 2 full bath home features a flexible layout. The first floor offers an entry foyer with coat closet, living room, bright eat-in kitchen with backyard access, two spacious bedrooms, and a full bath. A second-floor addition completed in approximately 2011 adds a generous family room, two oversized bedrooms, and a second full bath. The partially finished basement provides storage and potential for additional living or recreational space. The expansive backyard is perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or play and includes a Marquis swim spa for recreation, fitness, or athletic training. Additional highlights include fully paid-off Tesla solar panels and a Tesla EV charger. With solid bones and an unbeatable location, this home presents an outstanding opportunity to customize and update while enjoying everything River Edge has to offer.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick,Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Forced Air
- Cooling features: Central Air
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 5200605000000007
Features
- Pool features: Above Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Features: Regular
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,944 | $47,328 |
| Home Insurance * | $138 | $1,656 |
| Property Taxes | $1,577 | $18,924 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,318 |
| Total | $5,852 | $70,224 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | Listed for sale | $780,000 |
| 2026-06-11 | Pending sale | $780,000 |
| 2026-05-14 | Listed for sale | $780,000 |
| 2001-09-05 | Sold | $274,900 |
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