Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 278 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,902 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,152 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,216 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00134-0000-00002 |
| Primary APN | 56-00134-0000-00002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,902 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1919 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,152 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 183 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 278 MOUNTAIN WAY |
|---|---|
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-2841 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 50X183 |
| Legal Block | 134 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 51400 |
278 Mountain Way is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 MOUNTAIN WAY, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2841 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Mountain Way was $15,216, 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 | $475,500 (-) Land $290,800 Building $184,700 | $475,500 (-) Land $290,800 Building $184,700 | |
| 2025 | $15,216.00 (+2.53%) | $475,500 Land $290,800 Building $184,700 | $475,500 Land $290,800 Building $184,700 |
| 2024 | $14,840.00 | ||
| 2023 | $475,500 Land $290,800 Building $184,700 | $475,500 Land $290,800 Building $184,700 | |
| 2022 | $14,117.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Mountain Way 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.
Wildfire risk around 278 Mountain Way is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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