Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 159 Vreeland Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,743 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,499 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $13,328 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00013-0000-00012 |
| Primary APN | 56-00013-0000-00012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,743 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,499 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 159 VREELAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-2229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 50X130 |
| Legal Subdivision | A W VAN WINKLE & CO VREELAND |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 51200 |
159 Vreeland Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 VREELAND AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2229 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201732306 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2591 / 2064 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0025912064 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 159 VREELAND AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 VREELAND AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2229 |
| Document Number | 0046730360 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2022 |
| Book Page | 4673/360 |
| Instrument | 2022048339 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 348 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Vreeland Ave was $13,328, 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 | $416,500 (-) Land $292,500 Building $124,000 | $416,500 (-) Land $292,500 Building $124,000 | |
| 2025 | $13,328.00 (+2.53%) | $416,500 Land $292,500 Building $124,000 | $416,500 Land $292,500 Building $124,000 |
| 2024 | $12,999.00 | ||
| 2023 | $416,500 Land $292,500 Building $124,000 | $416,500 Land $292,500 Building $124,000 | |
| 2022 | $12,365.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Vreeland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 44 (1999–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 10 of 44 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 159 Vreeland 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 716 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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