Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 140 Belford Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,463 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,138 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00081-0000-00019 |
| Primary APN | 56-00081-0000-00019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,463 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 140 BELFORD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-1626 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 50X150 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUTHERFORD HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION |
| Legal Block | 81 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 51100 |
140 Belford Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 BELFORD AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1626 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202146140 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4044 / 1413 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000038421 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 140 BELFORD AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1626 |
| Document Number | 0000038421 |
| Book / Page | 5816 / 1319 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202638421 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 BELFORD AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1626 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 140 BELFORD AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1626 |
| Document Number | 0040441413 |
| Book / Page | 4044 / 1413 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2021046140 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,581.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 170 PROSPECT AVE, 170, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601-1820 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 140 BELFORD AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1626 |
| Document Number | 2021046141 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021046141 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 140 Belford Ave was $12,138 with a veteran's exemption, up 4.8% 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 | $379,300 (-) Land $292,500 Building $86,800 | $379,300 (-) Land $292,500 Building $86,800 | |
| 2025 | $12,138.00 (+4.76%) Veteran's exemption | $379,300 Land $292,500 Building $86,800 | $379,300 Land $292,500 Building $86,800 |
| 2024 | $11,587.00 | ||
| 2023 | $399,300 Land $292,500 Building $106,800 | $399,300 Land $292,500 Building $106,800 | |
| 2022 | $11,294.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 Belford Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 140 Belford 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 |
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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 700 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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