Bergen County and Rutherford Borough property record for 78 Vanderburgh Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,102 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $272,000 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $16,403 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-00194-0000-00026 |
| Primary APN | 56-00194-0000-00026 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,102 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,102 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,999 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Street Address | 78 VANDERBURGH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | RUTHERFORD |
| State | NJ |
| Zip | 07070-1040 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 40X100 |
| Legal Block | 194 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Township / Civil Division | RUTHERFORD |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5016 |
| Census Tract | 51100 |
78 Vanderburgh Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2026.
Source: Bergen County and Rutherford Borough records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 VANDERBURGH AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1040 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8652 / 745 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000041878 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERGEN NJ |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 78 VANDERBURGH AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1040 |
| Document Number | 0000041878 |
| Book / Page | 5827 / 1714 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202641878 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | LAND SAFE TITLE, SAFE LAND TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 78 VANDERBURGH AVE, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-1040 |
| Document Number | 0000041879, |
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| Date | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202641879 |
| Name | FIRST COLONY MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.37% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Vanderburgh Ave was $16,403, up 62.9% 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 | $512,600 (-) Land $250,000 Building $262,600 | $512,600 (-) Land $250,000 Building $262,600 | |
| 2025 | $16,403.00 (+62.92%) | $512,600 Land $250,000 Building $262,600 | $512,600 Land $250,000 Building $262,600 |
| 2024 | $10,068.00 | ||
| 2023 | $322,600 Land $250,000 Building $72,600 | $322,600 Land $250,000 Building $72,600 | |
| 2022 | $9,577.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Vanderburgh Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1989.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective December 8, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1989–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 78 Vanderburgh 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 700 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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