Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 37 Morse Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,522 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,752 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $14,022 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Jan 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00042-0000-00023 |
| Primary APN | 56-00042-0000-00023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,522 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,752 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Street Address | 37 MORSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-1209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 45X150 |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51300 |
37 Morse Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2004.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37 MORSE AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Jan 6, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BCB COMMUNITY BANK |
| Nov 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BCB COMMUNITY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8654 / 26 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 37 MORSE AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1209 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0043081158 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4308/1158 |
| Instrument | 2021124306 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 37 MORSE AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1209 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0024950147 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 02495/0147 |
| Instrument | 17-002261 |
| Name | BCB COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BAYONNE, NJ 07002 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 37 MORSE AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1209 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0031141603 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 3114/1603 |
| Instrument | 18-082908 |
| Name | BCB COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 37 Morse Ave was $14,022, 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 | $438,200 (-) Land $268,800 Building $169,400 | $438,200 (-) Land $268,800 Building $169,400 | |
| 2025 | $14,022.00 (+2.53%) | $438,200 Land $268,800 Building $169,400 | $438,200 Land $268,800 Building $169,400 |
| 2024 | $13,676.00 | ||
| 2023 | $438,200 Land $268,800 Building $169,400 | $438,200 Land $268,800 Building $169,400 | |
| 2022 | $13,010.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 37 Morse Ave 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 37 Morse Ave 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 844 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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