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159 Donaldson Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070 Property Records

Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 159 Donaldson Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,597 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.126 acres (5,502 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$633,000 (Jul 2019)
Tax Bill$16,474 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN56-00033-0000-00005-01

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN56-00033-0000-00005-01
Alternative APNs
  • 56000330000000050001
  • 5600033000000005A

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,597 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Exterior MaterialFrame
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,502 sqft (0.126 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number5600033000000005A
Street Address159 DONALDSON AVE
CityRUTHERFORD
StateNJ
Zip07070-2201
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description50X110
Legal SubdivisionRUTHERFORD HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION
Legal Block33
Legal Lot Number5.01
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Township / Civil DivisionRUTHERFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract51200

Owner

Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address159 DONALDSON AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2201
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 2, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP
Jul 10, 2019Deed with Mortgage, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NJ LENDERS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 10, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 10, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 3, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201944438
Deed Book / Page3291 / 659
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Property Address159 DONALDSON AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2201
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 15, 2021
Title CompanyWESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0042510855
DateJul 2, 2021
Book Page4251/855
Instrument2021107188
Lender
NameNEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2051

July 2019: Deed with Mortgage, Transfer

Document TypeDeed with Mortgage
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Recording DateJul 10, 2019
Property Address159 DONALDSON AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2201
Document Number0032910659
Book / Page003291 / 000659
Instrument DateJun 25, 2019
Instrument44438
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 23, 2019
Title CompanyVESTED LAND SERVICES LLC, VESTED LAND SVCS LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$633.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address159 DONALDSON AVE RUTHERFORD NJ 070702201, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2201

Mortgage

Document Number32910664
DateJul 10, 2019
Book Page003291/000664
Instrument44438
Lender
NameNJ LENDERS
AddressLITTLE FALLS, NJ 07424
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 9, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyBergen County
MunicipalityRutherford Borough
Unified School DistrictRutherford Borough School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$514,800 (-) Land $287,500 Building $227,300$514,800 (-) Land $287,500 Building $227,300
2025$16,474.00 (+2.54%)$514,800 (-) Land $287,500 Building $227,300$514,800 (-) Land $287,500 Building $227,300
2024$16,066.00 (+9.32%)
2023$514,800 Land $287,500 Building $227,300$514,800 Land $287,500 Building $227,300
2022$14,696.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims44 (1999–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA10 of 44
Most Recent ClaimApr 2023 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 10 claims
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 15 claims
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 7 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemVEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK
private · serves 792,713 people · EPA ID NJ0238001
Water SourceSurface water
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
Jan 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 716 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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