Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 17 Sidney Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,897 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,205 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $21,760 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Jan 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00043-0000-00044 |
| Primary APN | 56-00043-0000-00044 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,897 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,205 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Street Address | 17 SIDNEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-1231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 55X131 45 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELTER RUTHERFORD |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 51300 |
17 Sidney Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in November 2020.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 99 W NEWELL AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2209 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BCB COMMUNITY BANK |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE INS |
| Oct 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RICHAED F ROVITO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201391168 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1492 / 2149 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0039160690 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 17 SIDNEY AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0042171147 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4217/1147 |
| Instrument | 2021096933 |
| Name | BCB COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BAYONNE, NJ 07002 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 17 SIDNEY AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1231 |
| Document Number | 0039160690 |
| Book / Page | 003916 / 000690 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE INS |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 99 W NEWELL AVE RUTHERFORD NJ 070702209, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2209 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 17 SIDNEY AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1231 |
| Document Number | 0027640535 |
| Book / Page | 002764 / 000535 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 17 SIDNEY AVE RUTHERFORD NJ 070701231, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1231 |
| Document Number | 0027640535 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Book Page | 002764/000535 |
| Name | RICHAED F ROVITO |
|---|---|
| Address | 99 W NEWELL AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2209 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2037 |
| Rate | 3.5% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Sidney Ave was $21,760, 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 | $680,000 (-) Land $241,000 Building $439,000 | $680,000 (-) Land $241,000 Building $439,000 | |
| 2025 | $21,760.00 (+2.53%) | $680,000 Land $241,000 Building $439,000 | $680,000 Land $241,000 Building $439,000 |
| 2024 | $21,223.00 | ||
| 2023 | $680,000 Land $241,000 Building $439,000 | $680,000 Land $241,000 Building $439,000 | |
| 2022 | $20,189.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Sidney 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 17 Sidney 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 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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