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$863,621$454 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

278 MOUNTAIN WAY

RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070
0
Baths
1,902 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1919
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$864K
$816K low$911K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,216 (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.$475,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$290,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$184,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$475,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$475,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyBERGEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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%

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How this home compares

278 Mountain Way 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Older than 92% 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
$283K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 63% 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$863,621
CheaperTypical $804,752Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$454
CheaperTypical $457Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,902 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 278 Mountain Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherford 07070Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$863,62163% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45448% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,902 ft²60% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac86% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than191926% of homes8% of homes

About 278 Mountain Way

How much is 278 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ is $863,621 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $816,045 to $911,197. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ last sell?

278 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ?

278 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ has 1,902 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 278 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ built?

278 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

How does 278 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ compare to other homes in Rutherford 07070?

Among the 5,060 homes in Rutherford 07070, it is worth more than 63% of them ($863,621 against a typical $804,752), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($454 against a typical $457), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,902 ft² against a typical 1,742 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1919 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 59% 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 278 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ was $15,216. The county assessed it at $475,500.

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