43 E Passaic Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070 Property Records

Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 43 E Passaic Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2,481 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.135 acres (5,859 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$140,000 (Mar 2005)
Tax Bill$15,648 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
Sep 2019 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN56-00138-0000-00001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN56-00138-0000-00001
Alternative APN
  • 560013800001

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,481 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,859 sqft (0.135 acres)
Lot Dimensions93 ft deep x 63 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address43 E PASSAIC AVE
CityRUTHERFORD
StateNJ
Zip07070-2057
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal Description63X93
Legal SubdivisionMOUNT RUTHERFORD CO MAP #
Legal Block138
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Township / Civil DivisionRUTHERFORD
Census Block Group4
Census Block4008
Census Tract51300

Owner

Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of June 29, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address43 E PASSAIC AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2057
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 7, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Sep 17, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
BETTER MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 4, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 4, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page8789 / 493
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Property Address43 E PASSAIC AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2057
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0042581129
DateJul 7, 2021
Book Page4258/1129
Instrument2021109390
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2051

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERGEN NJ
Property Address43 E PASSAIC AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2057
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyWESTCORE TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0033510762
DateSep 17, 2019
Book Page3351/762
Instrument19-061569
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORP
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough assessment roll, as of June 29, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew Jersey
CountyBergen County
MunicipalityRutherford Borough
Unified School DistrictRutherford Borough School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$489,000 (-) Land $228,900 Building $260,100$489,000 (-) Land $228,900 Building $260,100
2025$15,648.00 (+2.54%)$489,000 (-) Land $228,900 Building $260,100$489,000 (-) Land $228,900 Building $260,100
2024$15,261.00 (+5.12%)
2023$489,000 Land $228,900 Building $260,100$489,000 Land $228,900 Building $260,100
2022$14,518.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemVEOLIA WATER NEW JERSEY HACKENSACK
private · serves 792,713 people · EPA ID NJ0238001
Water SourceSurface water
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureLead service line replacement
Jan 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 669 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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