Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 228 Eastern Way, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,301 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,798 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $611,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $13,056 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00159-0000-00048 |
| Primary APN | 56-00159-0000-00048 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,301 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,798 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Street Address | 228 EASTERN WAY |
|---|---|
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-2504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 38X100 |
| Legal Block | 159 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 51400 |
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 EASTERN WAY, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LUMINATE BANK |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20242554 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5158 / 893 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 228 EASTERN WAY, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2504 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | WESTCOR LAND TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 EASTERN WAY, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2504 |
| Document Number | 0057061532 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Book Page | 5706/1532 |
| Instrument | 2026004495 |
| Name | LUMINATE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55405 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Property Address | 228 EASTERN WAY, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2504 |
| Document Number | 0051580893 |
| Book / Page | 5158 / 893 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024002554 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Title Company | PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY INC, PRESTIGE TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,301.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 189 WESTGATE DR, EDISON, NJ 08820-1164 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 228 EASTERN WAY, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2504 |
| Document Number | 2024002555 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024002555 |
| Name | NEW JERSEY LENDERS CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
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 | $408,000 (-) Land $240,400 Building $167,600 | $408,000 (-) Land $240,400 Building $167,600 | |
| 2025 | $13,056.00 (+2.53%) | $408,000 (-) Land $240,400 Building $167,600 | $408,000 (-) Land $240,400 Building $167,600 |
| 2024 | $12,734.00 (+5.13%) | ||
| 2023 | $408,000 (-) Land $240,400 Building $167,600 | $408,000 (-) Land $240,400 Building $167,600 | |
| 2022 | $12,113.00 (+1.36%) | $408,000 Land $240,400 Building $167,600 | $408,000 Land $240,400 Building $167,600 |
| 2021 | $11,950.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 497 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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