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$617,755$563 / 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 92How 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 $385,000 on Oct 6, 2009

281 W PASSAIC AVE

RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070
0
Baths
1,098 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$618K
$568K low$667K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$385,000 · Oct 6, 2009
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.$221,432
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$177,146
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.67%
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.$304,534
SHELLPOINT MTG SVCNG · 4.5% · recorded Nov 4, 2019
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.$91,789
NEWREZ LLC

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,462 (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.$358,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$244,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$113,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$358,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$358,200

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(3)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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.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 W Passaic 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 less than 74% of homes in Bergen County
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Bergen County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Bergen County
  • Older than 90% 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
$292K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 27% 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$617,755
CheaperTypical $707,823Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$563
CheaperTypical $421Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,098 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,738 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 281 W Passaic Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherford 07070Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$617,75527% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56397% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than1,098 ft²12% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac43% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than192030% of homes10% of homes

About 281 W Passaic Ave

How much is 281 W Passaic Ave, Rutherford, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 W Passaic Ave, Rutherford, NJ is $617,755 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $568,480 to $667,030. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 W Passaic Ave, Rutherford, NJ last sell?

281 W Passaic Ave, Rutherford, NJ last sold on Oct 6, 2009 for $385,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 W Passaic Ave, Rutherford, NJ?

281 W Passaic Ave, Rutherford, NJ has 1,098 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 281 W Passaic Ave, Rutherford, NJ built?

281 W Passaic Ave, Rutherford, NJ was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 281 W Passaic Ave, Rutherford, NJ compare to other homes in Rutherford 07070?

Among the 5,060 homes in Rutherford 07070, it is worth more than 27% of them ($617,755 against a typical $707,823), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($563 against a typical $421), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,098 ft² against a typical 1,738 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1920 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 26% 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 W Passaic Ave, Rutherford, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 W Passaic Ave, Rutherford, NJ was $11,462. The county assessed it at $358,200.

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