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$961,698$375 / 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 86How 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 $170,000 on Jul 30, 1997

279 W ERIE AVE

RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070
0
Baths
2,564 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$962K
$827K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$170,000 · Jul 30, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,123 (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.$472,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$234,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$237,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$472,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$472,600

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.0.12
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

Transaction History(1)

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

279 W Erie 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 82% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Bergen County
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Rutherford 07070

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
$293K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 82% 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$961,698
CheaperTypical $770,066Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$375
CheaperTypical $440Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area2,564 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,730 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 279 W Erie Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherford 07070Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$961,69882% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37516% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than2,564 ft²86% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac25% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than196088% of homes62% of homes

About 279 W Erie Ave

How much is 279 W Erie Ave, Rutherford, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 W Erie Ave, Rutherford, NJ is $961,698 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $826,720 to $1,096,677. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 W Erie Ave, Rutherford, NJ last sell?

279 W Erie Ave, Rutherford, NJ last sold on Jul 30, 1997 for $170,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 W Erie Ave, Rutherford, NJ?

279 W Erie Ave, Rutherford, NJ has 2,564 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 279 W Erie Ave, Rutherford, NJ built?

279 W Erie Ave, Rutherford, NJ was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 279 W Erie Ave, Rutherford, NJ compare to other homes in Rutherford 07070?

Among the 5,060 homes in Rutherford 07070, it is worth more than 82% of them ($961,698 against a typical $770,066), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($375 against a typical $440), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,564 ft² against a typical 1,730 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 88% of them (1960 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 70% 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 279 W Erie Ave, Rutherford, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 W Erie Ave, Rutherford, NJ was $15,123. The county assessed it at $472,600.

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