Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 16 Yahara Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,716 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,698 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $16,979 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00197-0000-00030 |
| Primary APN | 56-00197-0000-00030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,716 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,698 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 16 YAHARA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-1069 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 37X100 |
| Legal Subdivision | REALTY & COMM CO 32 |
| Legal Block | 197 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 51100 |
16 Yahara Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2026.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 288 ORIENT WAY, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2843 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Widow or Widower |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0057210823 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 16 YAHARA AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1069 |
| Document Number | 0057210823 |
| Book / Page | 5721 / 823 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026009010 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 288 ORIENT WAY, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2843 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 ORIENT WAY, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2843 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Yahara Ave was $16,979, 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 | $530,600 (-) Land $247,000 Building $283,600 | $530,600 (-) Land $247,000 Building $283,600 | |
| 2025 | $16,979.00 (+2.53%) | $530,600 Land $247,000 Building $283,600 | $530,600 Land $247,000 Building $283,600 |
| 2024 | $16,560.00 | ||
| 2023 | $530,600 Land $247,000 Building $283,600 | $530,600 Land $247,000 Building $283,600 | |
| 2022 | $15,753.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Yahara Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1989–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| 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 16 Yahara 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 659 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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