Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 280 Sylvan St, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,110 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,676 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,163 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00122-0000-00001-05 |
| Primary APN | 56-00122-0000-00001-05 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,110 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,676 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 5600122000000001E |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 280 SYLVAN ST |
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-2846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 44X129 |
| Legal Block | 122 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1.05 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 51400 |
280 Sylvan St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 280 SYLVAN ST, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2846 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 280 Sylvan St was $12,163, 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 | $380,100 (-) Land $259,700 Building $120,400 | $380,100 (-) Land $259,700 Building $120,400 | |
| 2025 | $12,163.00 (+2.54%) | $380,100 Land $259,700 Building $120,400 | $380,100 Land $259,700 Building $120,400 |
| 2024 | $11,862.00 | ||
| 2023 | $380,100 Land $259,700 Building $120,400 | $380,100 Land $259,700 Building $120,400 | |
| 2022 | $11,285.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 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.
Wildfire risk around 280 Sylvan St 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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