Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 226 Union Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,560 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $14,746 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00024-0000-00005 |
| Primary APN | 56-00024-0000-00005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,560 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Street Address | 226 UNION AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-1526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 75X100 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUTHERFORD HEIGHTS ASSOCIATION |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 51100 |
226 Union Ave is owned by a company that bought it in May 2015.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 UNION AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1526 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201534521 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1938 / 786 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0010630756 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 226 UNION AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1526 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0040641917 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4064/1917 |
| Instrument | 2021052493 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2041 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 226 Union Ave was $14,746, 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 | $460,800 (-) Land $263,300 Building $197,500 | $460,800 (-) Land $263,300 Building $197,500 | |
| 2025 | $14,746.00 (+2.53%) | $460,800 Land $263,300 Building $197,500 | $460,800 Land $263,300 Building $197,500 |
| 2024 | $14,382.00 | ||
| 2023 | $460,800 Land $263,300 Building $197,500 | $460,800 Land $263,300 Building $197,500 | |
| 2022 | $13,681.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 226 Union Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1992.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1992–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 226 Union 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 |
|---|
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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