Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 56 Van Riper Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,096 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,698 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $760,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $14,086 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage May 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00132-01-00010 |
| Primary APN | 56-00132-01-00010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,096 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,698 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Old Parcel Number | 5600132A00010 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 VAN RIPER AVE |
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-2864 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 37X100 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN J PICKERING |
| Legal Block | 132 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5007 |
| Census Tract | 51400 |
56 Van Riper Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 VAN RIPER AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2864 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage POLICE & FIRE FCU |
| May 26, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back ANTHONY WAYNE TITLE |
| May 26, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back ANTHONY WAYNE TITLE AGENCY LLC, ANTHONY WAYNE TITLE |
| Jun 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage POLICE & FIRE FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202634443 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5803 / 1652 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0058031652 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 56 VAN RIPER AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2864 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0042230701 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 4223/701 |
| Instrument | 2021098661 |
| Name | POLICE & FIRE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BENSALEM, PA 19020 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 177 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 56 VAN RIPER AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2864 |
| Document Number | 0000034443 |
| Book / Page | 5803 / 1652 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634443 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | ANTHONY WAYNE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $76,760.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 VAN RIPER AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2864 |
| Document Number | 0000034444, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634444 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
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| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 252 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
| Rate | 2.63% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 56 VAN RIPER AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2864 |
| Document Number | 0058031652 |
| Book / Page | 5803 / 1652 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634443 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | ANTHONY WAYNE TITLE AGENCY LLC, ANTHONY WAYNE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $76,760.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 VAN RIPER AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2864 |
| Document Number | 0000034444, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202634444 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
|---|
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 252 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
| Rate | 2.63% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Property Address | 56 VAN RIPER AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2864 |
| Document Number | 0033090412 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 VAN RIPER AVE RUTHERFORD NJ 07070, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070 |
| Document Number | 0033090412 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 003309/000412 |
| Instrument | 49462 |
| Name | POLICE & FIRE FCU |
|---|---|
| Address | BENSALEM, PA 19020 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 29, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Van Riper Ave was $14,086, 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 | $440,200 (-) Land $254,400 Building $185,800 | $440,200 (-) Land $254,400 Building $185,800 | |
| 2025 | $14,086.00 (+2.53%) | $440,200 Land $254,400 Building $185,800 | $440,200 Land $254,400 Building $185,800 |
| 2024 | $13,739.00 | ||
| 2023 | $440,200 Land $254,400 Building $185,800 | $440,200 Land $254,400 Building $185,800 | |
| 2022 | $13,069.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 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 56 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 |
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