Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 69 Morse Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,594 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $780,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $12,432 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00042-0000-00031 |
| Primary APN | 56-00042-0000-00031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,594 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Street Address | 69 MORSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-1209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 50X150 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELTER RUTHERFORD BERGEN CO N |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51300 |
69 Morse Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of June 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 69 MORSE AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 21, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202569748 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5620 / 319 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0038780575 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 69 MORSE AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1209 |
| Document Number | 0056200319 |
| Book / Page | 5620 / 319 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025069748 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Title Company | NU WORLD TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,093.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 172 KLINE RD, ROYERSFORD, PA 19468-2829 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 69 MORSE AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1209 |
| Document Number | 2025069749 |
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| Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025069749 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 356 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6.87% |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Max Rate | 9.87% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 69 MORSE AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1209 |
| Document Number | 0038780575 |
| Book / Page | 003878 / 000575 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 137164 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 88 BECKWITH PL RUTHERFORD NJ 070701208, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1208 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 69 Morse Ave was $12,432, 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 | $388,500 (-) Land $272,500 Building $116,000 | $388,500 (-) Land $272,500 Building $116,000 | |
| 2025 | $12,432.00 (+2.53%) | $388,500 Land $272,500 Building $116,000 | $388,500 Land $272,500 Building $116,000 |
| 2024 | $12,125.00 | ||
| 2023 | $388,500 Land $272,500 Building $116,000 | $388,500 Land $272,500 Building $116,000 | |
| 2022 | $11,534.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 69 Morse 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.
Wildfire risk around 69 Morse Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 97.3% of New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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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