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159 RIVER ROAD, Bridgeton (Hopewell Township) Pass

Cumberland County, New Jersey sheriff sale ยท Data as of Oct 28, 2026 6:35 AM ET

This property is scheduled for sheriff sale on Wed, Nov 4, 2026. The approx. judgment/upset amount owed to the lender is $408,494, which is 138% of the town's net assessed value (MOD-IV tax list) of $295,900. Back taxes and whether anyone lives there are not stated by the official source.

How to bid

Sale date
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 (time: see official notice)
Where to bid
Official Cumberland County Sheriff listing
Deposit
20% of your winning bid, paid right when the sale ends, in cash or certified/cashier's check to the County Sheriff (N.J.S.A. 2A:50-64).
  1. Check the official listing the day before, since NJ sales are often postponed.
  2. Go to the sheriff sale in person at the time and place on the official notice; bring certified funds for the 20% deposit.
  3. Balance is due later (usually within about 30 days); the owner can still redeem during the 10 days after the sale.

How to pay for a sheriff sale (cash, loans, deadlines) โ†’

Deal Check: Pass

Why

Deal Check is a simple math check of published numbers, not an appraisal and not financial advice. It does not know the condition, liens, title problems, or back taxes. Inspect from the street, run a title/lien search, and verify everything with the county before you bid.

Sale date
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 (Foreclosure)
Address
159 RIVER ROAD, Bridgeton (Hopewell Township), NJ 08302
County
Cumberland
Appraised value
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Minimum / opening bid
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Approx. upset / judgment*
$408,494 *as published by the Sheriff; excludes interest and fees
Case number
F00407525
Sheriff #
26000485
Parcel ID
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Plaintiff / lender
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Plaintiff's attorney
BROCK AND SCOTT PLLC
Current status
DEFENDANT ADJOURNED TO
Status history
5 postponement/no-bid event(s)
Scheduled โ€” Jun 17, 2026
Defendant Adjourned to โ€” Jul 15, 2026
Plaintiff Adjourned to โ€” Aug 12, 2026
Plaintiff Adjourned to โ€” Sep 9, 2026
Court Ordered Adjournment โ€” Oct 7, 2026
Defendant Adjourned to โ€” Nov 4, 2026

Property details from official tax records

Parcel
Block 86, Lot 8 (Hopewell Twp)
Year built
1988
Building description (assessor code)
2.0ST-F-L-2AG
Lot size
8.70 acres
Property class
2
Assessed land value
$62,500
Assessed improvement value
$233,400
Net assessed value
$295,900
Last year's property tax
$10,777

Source: NJ MOD-IV tax list via NJ Office of GIS parcel composite (NJOGIS / NJ Division of Taxation) ยท retrieved Oct 29, 2026. NJ assessed values can differ from market value (each town has its own assessment ratio). Always confirm with the county.

See this listing on the official Cumberland County Sheriff list โ†’

Verify before you bid. This is an unofficial summary of public sheriff-sale listings. Sales are often cancelled or postponed. Always confirm details with the official legal notice and the county sheriff's official sale site linked on each page. Not legal or financial advice.

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