Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 21 Sidney Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,855 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,587 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $20,240 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Second Mortgage Oct 2021 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00043-0000-00043 |
| Primary APN | 56-00043-0000-00043 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,855 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,587 sqft (0.105 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Street Address | 21 SIDNEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-1231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 35X131 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELTER 266 & 267 |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 51300 |
21 Sidney Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2021.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 SIDNEY AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage GREATER ALLIANCE FCU |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| May 2, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit TIAA FSB |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SPRING EQ LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2000 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 16, 2000 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10523 / 253 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0044131888 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 21 SIDNEY AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0048120462 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Book Page | 4812/462 |
| Instrument | 2022092480 |
| Name | GREATER ALLIANCE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 07562 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 31, 2042 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 21 SIDNEY AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1231 |
| Document Number | 0044131888 |
| Book / Page | 4413 / 1888 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021156680 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 21 SIDNEY AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1231 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 21 SIDNEY AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1231 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0038750001 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3875/1 |
| Instrument | 20-136061 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 21 SIDNEY AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1231 |
| Document Number | 0032321886 |
| Book / Page | 003232 / 001886 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 27124 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | PREMIUM TITLE INC, PREMIUM TITLE SVC INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 21 SIDNEY AVE RUTHERFORD NJ 070701231, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1231 |
| Document Number | 32321886 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Book Page | 003232/001886 |
| Instrument | 27124 |
| Name | TIAA FSB |
|---|---|
| Address | JACKSONVILLE, FL 32202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 21 SIDNEY AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1231 |
| Document Number | 0025722452 |
| Book / Page | 002572 / 002452 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2017 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 21 SIDNEY AVE RUTHERFORD NJ 070701231, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1231 |
| Document Number | 0025722452 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 002572/002452 |
| Name | SPRING EQ LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 2929 ARCH ST # 500, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104-2858 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 27, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 21 Sidney Ave was $20,240, 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 | $632,500 (-) Land $225,900 Building $406,600 | $632,500 (-) Land $225,900 Building $406,600 | |
| 2025 | $20,240.00 (+2.53%) Veteran's exemption | $632,500 Land $225,900 Building $406,600 | $632,500 Land $225,900 Building $406,600 |
| 2024 | $19,740.00 | ||
| 2023 | $632,500 Land $225,900 Building $406,600 | $632,500 Land $225,900 Building $406,600 | |
| 2022 | $18,528.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 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 21 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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