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$1,165,028$652 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $950,000 on Aug 14, 2007

21 W VAN NESS AVE

RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070
0
Baths
1,786 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.
0.2 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

$1.2M
$1M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$950,000 · Aug 14, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$28,214 (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.$881,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$288,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$593,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$881,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$881,700

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.0.20
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

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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%

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How this home compares

21 W Van Ness 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 94% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Rutherford 07070
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% 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
$301K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 94% 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$1,165,028
CheaperTypical $768,504Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$652
CheaperTypical $440Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,786 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,736 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 21 W Van Ness Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherford 07070Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,165,02894% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$652almost all homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,786 ft²53% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac85% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than192854% of homes19% of homes

About 21 W Van Ness Ave

How much is 21 W Van Ness Ave, Rutherford, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 21 W Van Ness Ave, Rutherford, NJ is $1,165,028 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,033,412 to $1,296,644. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 21 W Van Ness Ave, Rutherford, NJ last sell?

21 W Van Ness Ave, Rutherford, NJ last sold on Aug 14, 2007 for $950,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 21 W Van Ness Ave, Rutherford, NJ?

21 W Van Ness Ave, Rutherford, NJ has 1,786 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 21 W Van Ness Ave, Rutherford, NJ built?

21 W Van Ness Ave, Rutherford, NJ was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 21 W Van Ness Ave, Rutherford, NJ compare to other homes in Rutherford 07070?

Among the 5,060 homes in Rutherford 07070, it is worth more than 94% of them ($1,165,028 against a typical $768,504), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($652 against a typical $440), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,786 ft² against a typical 1,736 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1928 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 81% 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 21 W Van Ness Ave, Rutherford, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 21 W Van Ness Ave, Rutherford, NJ was $28,214. The county assessed it at $881,700.

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