Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 48 Van Riper Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,723 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.094 acres (4,082 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $519,100 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $13,594 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00132-01-00003 |
| Primary APN | 56-00132-01-00003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,723 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,082 sqft (0.094 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 5600132A00003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 VAN RIPER AVE |
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-2864 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 40X102 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWER REALTY CO |
| Legal Block | 132 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 51400 |
48 Van Riper Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2007.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 VAN RIPER AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2864 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Mar 13, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 9270 / 240 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 48 Van Riper Ave was $13,594, 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 | $424,800 (-) Land $259,000 Building $165,800 | $424,800 (-) Land $259,000 Building $165,800 | |
| 2025 | $13,594.00 (+2.53%) | $424,800 Land $259,000 Building $165,800 | $424,800 Land $259,000 Building $165,800 |
| 2024 | $13,258.00 | ||
| 2023 | $424,800 Land $259,000 Building $165,800 | $424,800 Land $259,000 Building $165,800 | |
| 2022 | $12,612.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Van Riper 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 48 Van Riper 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 572 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures