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$946,283$437 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $440,000 on Feb 20, 2020

159 W NEWELL AVE

RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070
0
Baths
2,167 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.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$946K
$865K low$1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$440,000 · Feb 20, 2020
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.$549,458
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$439,566
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.44%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$396,825
NJ LENDERS · recorded Feb 20, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,285 (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.$446,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$295,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$151,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$446,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$446,400

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
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 W Newell 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.

  • Worth more than 87% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Older than 85% 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
$301K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 87% 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$946,283
CheaperTypical $707,395Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$437
CheaperTypical $421Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area2,167 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,736 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 159 W Newell Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherford 07070Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$946,28387% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43760% of homes53% of homes
Living areabigger than2,167 ft²73% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac68% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than192543% of homes15% of homes

About 159 W Newell Ave

How much is 159 W Newell Ave, Rutherford, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 W Newell Ave, Rutherford, NJ is $946,283 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $864,670 to $1,027,896. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 W Newell Ave, Rutherford, NJ last sell?

159 W Newell Ave, Rutherford, NJ last sold on Feb 20, 2020 for $440,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 W Newell Ave, Rutherford, NJ?

159 W Newell Ave, Rutherford, NJ has 2,167 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 159 W Newell Ave, Rutherford, NJ built?

159 W Newell Ave, Rutherford, NJ was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

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

Among the 5,060 homes in Rutherford 07070, it is worth more than 87% of them ($946,283 against a typical $707,395), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($437 against a typical $421), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,167 ft² against a typical 1,736 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1925 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 68% 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 W Newell Ave, Rutherford, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 W Newell Ave, Rutherford, NJ was $14,285. The county assessed it at $446,400.

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