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$918,376$448 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $579,000 on Aug 8, 2007

287 MORTIMER AVE

RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070
0
Baths
2,050 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.
1888
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$918K
$842K low$995K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$579,000 · Aug 8, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,235 (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.$476,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$276,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$199,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$476,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$476,100

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.0.21
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, Attached
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%

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How this home compares

287 Mortimer 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 74% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Rutherford 07070
  • Among the oldest 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
$290K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 74% 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$918,376
CheaperTypical $778,420Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$448
CheaperTypical $445Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area2,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,732 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1888
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 287 Mortimer Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRutherford 07070Bergen County
Estimated valuepricier than$918,37674% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44852% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than2,050 ft²68% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac86% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than18882% of homesalmost no homes

About 287 Mortimer Ave

How much is 287 Mortimer Ave, Rutherford, NJ worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 287 Mortimer Ave, Rutherford, NJ is $918,376 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $842,235 to $994,517. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 287 Mortimer Ave, Rutherford, NJ last sell?

287 Mortimer Ave, Rutherford, NJ last sold on Aug 8, 2007 for $579,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 287 Mortimer Ave, Rutherford, NJ?

287 Mortimer Ave, Rutherford, NJ has 2,050 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 287 Mortimer Ave, Rutherford, NJ built?

287 Mortimer Ave, Rutherford, NJ was built in 1888, making it 138 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 287 Mortimer Ave, Rutherford, NJ compare to other homes in Rutherford 07070?

Among the 5,060 homes in Rutherford 07070, it is worth more than 74% of them ($918,376 against a typical $778,420), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($448 against a typical $445), it is bigger than 68% of them (2,050 ft² against a typical 1,732 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1888 against a typical 1928). Measured against all of Bergen County, it is worth more than 65% 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 287 Mortimer Ave, Rutherford, NJ?

The 2025 property tax bill for 287 Mortimer Ave, Rutherford, NJ was $15,235. The county assessed it at $476,100.

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