Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 138 Washington Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,250 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $15,200 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Second Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00041-0000-00008 |
| Primary APN | 56-00041-0000-00008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,250 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 138 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-1509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 50X150 |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 51300 |
138 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2002.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 138 WASHINGTON AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage USAA FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8503 / 236 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 138 WASHINGTON AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1509 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0051701311 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Book Page | 5170/1311 |
| Instrument | 2024006399 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 138 WASHINGTON AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1509 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0040241010 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4024/1010 |
| Instrument | 2021039653 |
| Name | USAA FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 232 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 138 Washington Ave was $15,200, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | Rutherford Borough |
| Unified School District | Rutherford Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $475,000 (-) Land $245,300 Building $229,700 | $475,000 (-) Land $245,300 Building $229,700 | |
| 2025 | $15,200.00 (+2.54%) | $475,000 Land $245,300 Building $229,700 | $475,000 Land $245,300 Building $229,700 |
| 2024 | $14,824.00 | ||
| 2023 | $475,000 Land $245,300 Building $229,700 | $475,000 Land $245,300 Building $229,700 | |
| 2022 | $14,102.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 138 Washington Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | VEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK private · serves 792,713 people · EPA ID NJ0238001 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line replacement Jan 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 844 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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