Residential (General/Single)Residential
Last sold for $485,000 on Jul 15, 2019
231 WOOD ST
RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070
0
Baths
2,546 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.
1918
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$485,000 · Jul 15, 2019
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.$511,550
FREEDOM BANK · recorded Jan 12, 2021
2nd 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.$150,000
FREEDOM BANK
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,280 (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.$602,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$289,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$312,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$602,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$602,500
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
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%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes
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
231 Wood St 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.
- Bigger than 85% of homes in Rutherford 07070
- Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Rutherford 07070
- Older than 93% of homes in Bergen County
How it measures up in Rutherford 07070
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rutherford 07070.
Living area2,546 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,736 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 85% of homes nearby
Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger
Bigger than 67% of homes nearby
Year built1918
OlderTypical 1928Newer
Newer than 25% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Rutherford 07070 | Bergen County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,546 ft² | 85% of homes | 76% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.16 ac | 67% of homes | 47% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1918 | 25% of homes | 7% of homes |
About 231 Wood St
When did 231 Wood St, Rutherford, NJ last sell?
231 Wood St, Rutherford, NJ last sold on Jul 15, 2019 for $485,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 231 Wood St, Rutherford, NJ?
231 Wood St, Rutherford, NJ has 2,546 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.
When was 231 Wood St, Rutherford, NJ built?
231 Wood St, Rutherford, NJ was built in 1918, making it 108 years old. The building has 2 stories.
How does 231 Wood St, Rutherford, NJ compare to other homes in Rutherford 07070?
Among the 5,060 homes in Rutherford 07070, it is bigger than 85% of them (2,546 ft² against a typical 1,736 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1918 against a typical 1928). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 231 Wood St, Rutherford, NJ?
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 Wood St, Rutherford, NJ was $19,280. The county assessed it at $602,500.
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