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$767,239$378 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

159 FAIRVIEW AVE

RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070
0
Baths
2,029 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$767K
$705K low$830K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$767,239
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$613,791

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,822 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$525,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$290,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$525,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$525,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Neighborhood · ZIP 07070These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.113

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,104
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,630 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$122,320
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149,274
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

159 Fairview Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Older than 81% of homes in Bergen County

What homes are worth in Rutherford 07070

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$292K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 64% of homes in Rutherford 07070.

How it measures up in Rutherford 07070

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rutherford 07070.

Estimated value$767,239
CheaperTypical $706,477Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$378
CheaperTypical $421Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area2,029 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,735 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 159 Fairview Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherford 07070Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$767,23964% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37826% of homes27% of homes
Living areabigger than2,029 ft²67% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac69% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than192853% of homes19% of homes

About 159 Fairview Ave

How much is 159 Fairview Ave, Rutherford, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Fairview Ave, Rutherford, NJ is $767,239 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $704,518 to $829,960. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Fairview Ave, Rutherford, NJ last sell?

159 Fairview Ave, Rutherford, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Fairview Ave, Rutherford, NJ?

159 Fairview Ave, Rutherford, NJ has 2,029 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 159 Fairview Ave, Rutherford, NJ built?

159 Fairview Ave, Rutherford, NJ was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 159 Fairview Ave, Rutherford, NJ compare to other homes in Rutherford 07070?

Among the 5,060 homes in Rutherford 07070, it is worth more than 64% of them ($767,239 against a typical $706,477), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($378 against a typical $421), it is bigger than 67% of them (2,029 ft² against a typical 1,735 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1928 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 50% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 Fairview Ave, Rutherford, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Fairview Ave, Rutherford, NJ was $16,822. The county assessed it at $525,700.

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