Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 54 Van Riper Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,858 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,498 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $880,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $16,733 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00132-01-00005 |
| Primary APN | 56-00132-01-00005 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,858 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,498 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Old Parcel Number | 5600132A00005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 54 VAN RIPER AVE |
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-2864 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 35X100 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWER REALTY CO |
| Legal Block | 132 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 51400 |
54 Van Riper Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 54 VAN RIPER AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2864 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO |
| Apr 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Aug 30, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202655604 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5872 / 1333 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0018491634 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 54 VAN RIPER AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2864 |
| Document Number | 0000055604 |
| Book / Page | 5872 / 1333 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202655604 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $88,880.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 VAN RIPER AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2864 |
| Document Number | 0000055605, |
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| Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202655605 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 54 VAN RIPER AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2864 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0041010429 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4101/429 |
| Instrument | 2021063542 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 54 VAN RIPER AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2864 |
| Document Number | 0035460216 |
| Book / Page | 3546 / 216 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-030892 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,291.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 21, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-0021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 VAN RIPER AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2864 |
| Document Number | 20030893 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20-030893 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 54 VAN RIPER AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2864 |
| Document Number | 0033361319 |
| Book / Page | 003336 / 001319 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 57413 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 54 VAN RIPER AVE RUTHERFORD NJ 070702864, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2864 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 54 Van Riper Ave was $16,733, 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 | $522,900 (-) Land $252,000 Building $270,900 | $522,900 (-) Land $252,000 Building $270,900 | |
| 2025 | $16,733.00 (+2.53%) | $522,900 Land $252,000 Building $270,900 | $522,900 Land $252,000 Building $270,900 |
| 2024 | $16,320.00 | ||
| 2023 | $522,900 Land $252,000 Building $270,900 | $522,900 Land $252,000 Building $270,900 | |
| 2022 | $15,524.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 54 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 54 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 |
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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 |
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