Residential (General/Single)Residential
Last sold for $310,000 on Jun 21, 2005
79 WASHINGTON AVE
RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070
0
Baths
1,139 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.
3,097 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$310,000 · Jun 21, 2005
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.$207,000
ALLY CAPITAL CORP · recorded May 2, 2012
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.$134,000
SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,475 (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.$296,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$189,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$106,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$296,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$296,100
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.0.07
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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%
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
79 Washington 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.
- Smaller than 89% of homes in Bergen County
- Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Rutherford 07070
- Older than 85% of homes in Bergen County
How it measures up in Rutherford 07070
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rutherford 07070.
Living area1,139 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,738 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 12% of homes nearby
Lot size3,097 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger
Bigger than 8% of homes nearby
Year built1925
OlderTypical 1928Newer
Newer than 42% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Rutherford 07070 | Bergen County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,139 ft² | 12% of homes | 11% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 3,097 ft² | 8% of homes | 14% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1925 | 42% of homes | 15% of homes |
About 79 Washington Ave
When did 79 Washington Ave, Rutherford, NJ last sell?
79 Washington Ave, Rutherford, NJ last sold on Jun 21, 2005 for $310,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 79 Washington Ave, Rutherford, NJ?
79 Washington Ave, Rutherford, NJ has 1,139 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.
When was 79 Washington Ave, Rutherford, NJ built?
79 Washington Ave, Rutherford, NJ was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.
How does 79 Washington Ave, Rutherford, NJ compare to other homes in Rutherford 07070?
Among the 5,060 homes in Rutherford 07070, it is bigger than 12% of them (1,139 ft² against a typical 1,738 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (3,097 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 42% of them (1925 against a typical 1928). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 79 Washington Ave, Rutherford, NJ?
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Washington Ave, Rutherford, NJ was $9,475. The county assessed it at $296,100.
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- 71 Washington Ave$601K77 ft · 1,568 ft² · Sold Jan 1900
- 66 Grove St$647K137 ft · 1,960 ft² · Sold $550K · Mar 2016
- 67 Washington Ave$790K128 ft · 1,842 ft² · Sold $180K · Jul 1999
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