Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 20 Morse Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,310 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,627 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $10,867 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00054-0000-00004 |
| Primary APN | 56-00054-0000-00004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,310 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,627 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Old Parcel Number | 5600054000000003A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20 MORSE AVE |
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-1229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 35 X 75 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOROUGH/RUTHERFORD |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 51300 |
20 Morse Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 MORSE AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1229 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022115461 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4885 / 230 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 20 MORSE AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1229 |
| Document Number | 0048850230 |
| Book / Page | 4885 / 230 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022115461 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,359.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 709 SUMMIT AVE APT 1, 1, UNION CITY, NJ 07087-9402 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 MORSE AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1229 |
| Document Number | 2022115462 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022115462 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Morse Ave was $10,867, 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 | $339,600 (-) Land $185,600 Building $154,000 | $339,600 (-) Land $185,600 Building $154,000 | |
| 2025 | $10,867.00 (+2.54%) | $339,600 Land $185,600 Building $154,000 | $339,600 Land $185,600 Building $154,000 |
| 2024 | $10,598.00 | ||
| 2023 | $339,600 Land $185,600 Building $154,000 | $339,600 Land $185,600 Building $154,000 | |
| 2022 | $10,082.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Morse 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 20 Morse 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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