Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 281 Mortimer Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
| Square Footage | 2,402 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 4,861 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $14,237.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 56-00059-0000-00002-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,402 sqft Living Area |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Lot Area | 4,861 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 162 ft x 30 ft Depth x Width |
| Old Parcel Number | 5600059000000002A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 MORTIMER AVE |
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-2253 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 30X162 |
| Legal Block | 59 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Minor Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Blockgroup | 6 |
| Census Block | 6008 |
| Census Tract | 51300 |
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records · APN 56-00059-0000-00002-01
Assessment roll updated June 29, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 MORTIMER AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2253 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records · Assessment roll updated June 29, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Bergen County |
| Municipality | Rutherford Borough |
| Unified School District | Rutherford Borough School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $444,900 (-) Land $254,900 Building $190,000 | $444,900 (-) Land $254,900 Building $190,000 | |
| 2025 | $14,237.00 (+2.54%) | $444,900 (-) Land $254,900 Building $190,000 | $444,900 (-) Land $254,900 Building $190,000 |
| 2024 | $13,885.00 (+5.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $444,900 Land $254,900 Building $190,000 | $444,900 Land $254,900 Building $190,000 | |
| 2022 | $13,209.00 |
281 Mortimer Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Bergen County (34003C), updated December 8, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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