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$639,746$458 / 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 95How 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 $309,900 on Jan 21, 2016

281 GROVE ST

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ 07073
0
Baths
1,396 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.
3,698 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$640K
$609K low$670K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$309,900 · Jan 21, 2016
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.$391,826
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$313,461
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.$247,920
HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC · recorded Jan 21, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,187 (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.$464,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$299,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$165,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$446,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$464,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
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.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Alfred S. Faust SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.0 mi
H
Henry P. Becton Regional High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
McKenzie SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.1 mi

District: Carlstadt-East Rutherford School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 07073These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.118

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,599
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,726 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,988
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,237
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

281 Grove 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.

  • Worth less than 70% of homes in Bergen County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in East Rutherford 07073
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Bergen County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Bergen County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Bergen County

What homes are worth in East Rutherford 07073

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$333K$1M

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in East Rutherford 07073.

How it measures up in East Rutherford 07073

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in East Rutherford 07073.

Estimated value$639,746
CheaperTypical $621,592Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$458
CheaperTypical $380Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,396 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,714 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size3,698 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 281 Grove St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Rutherford 07073Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$639,74655% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45881% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than1,396 ft²33% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,698 ft²35% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than191015% of homes5% of homes

About 281 Grove St

How much is 281 Grove St, East Rutherford, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Grove St, East Rutherford, NJ is $639,746 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $609,070 to $670,422. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Grove St, East Rutherford, NJ last sell?

281 Grove St, East Rutherford, NJ last sold on Jan 21, 2016 for $309,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Grove St, East Rutherford, NJ?

281 Grove St, East Rutherford, NJ has 1,396 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 281 Grove St, East Rutherford, NJ built?

281 Grove St, East Rutherford, NJ was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 281 Grove St, East Rutherford, NJ?

281 Grove St, East Rutherford, NJ is assigned to Alfred S. Faust School (middle), rated A-; Henry P. Becton Regional High School (high), rated C-; McKenzie School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Carlstadt-East Rutherford School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Grove St, East Rutherford, NJ compare to other homes in East Rutherford 07073?

Among the 2,016 homes in East Rutherford 07073, it is worth more than 55% of them ($639,746 against a typical $621,592), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($458 against a typical $380), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,396 ft² against a typical 1,714 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (3,698 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1910 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 30% 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 281 Grove St, East Rutherford, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Grove St, East Rutherford, NJ was $7,187. The county assessed it at $464,200.

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