Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 38 Ames Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 8,190 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Dec 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $29,226 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00076-0000-00009 |
| Primary APN | 56-00076-0000-00009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 8,190 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 38 AMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-1702 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | B3 |
| Legal Description | 50X140 |
| Legal Block | 76 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 51300 |
38 Ames Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 2001.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 AMES AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1702 |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8427 / 987 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Ames Ave was $29,226, 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 | $913,300 (-) Land $410,000 Building $503,300 | $913,300 (-) Land $410,000 Building $503,300 | |
| 2025 | $29,226.00 (+2.53%) | $913,300 Land $410,000 Building $503,300 | $913,300 Land $410,000 Building $503,300 |
| 2024 | $28,504.00 | ||
| 2023 | $913,300 Land $410,000 Building $503,300 | $913,300 Land $410,000 Building $503,300 | |
| 2022 | $27,115.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Ames Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1990–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 38 Ames 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 669 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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