Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 249 Sylvan St, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,562 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,874 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $418,000 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $12,246 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00131-0000-00018 |
| Primary APN | 56-00131-0000-00018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,562 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,874 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Street Address | 249 SYLVAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-2847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 55X125 |
| Legal Block | 131 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 51400 |
249 Sylvan St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2004.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 SYLVAN ST, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2847 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8690 / 809 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 249 Sylvan St was $12,246, 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 | $382,700 (-) Land $265,400 Building $117,300 | $382,700 (-) Land $265,400 Building $117,300 | |
| 2025 | $12,246.00 (+2.53%) | $382,700 Land $265,400 Building $117,300 | $382,700 Land $265,400 Building $117,300 |
| 2024 | $11,944.00 | ||
| 2023 | $382,700 Land $265,400 Building $117,300 | $382,700 Land $265,400 Building $117,300 | |
| 2022 | $11,362.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 249 Sylvan St 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 249 Sylvan St 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 794 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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