Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 53 Washington Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,751 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,199 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,016 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00071-01-00009 |
| Primary APN | 56-00071-01-00009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,751 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,199 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Old Parcel Number | 5600071A00009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 WASHINGTON AVE |
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-1253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 42X100 |
| Legal Block | 71.01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 51300 |
53 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2013.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 WASHINGTON AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1253 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0014950811 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Washington Ave was $12,016, 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 | $375,500 (-) Land $199,800 Building $175,700 | $375,500 (-) Land $199,800 Building $175,700 | |
| 2025 | $12,016.00 (+2.53%) | $375,500 Land $199,800 Building $175,700 | $375,500 Land $199,800 Building $175,700 |
| 2024 | $11,719.00 | ||
| 2023 | $375,500 Land $199,800 Building $175,700 | $375,500 Land $199,800 Building $175,700 | |
| 2022 | $11,148.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Washington 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 53 Washington 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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