248 Donaldson Ave

Rutherford, NJ 07070

$1,000,000
Price
5
Beds
—Sq. Ft.
— / Sq. Ft.
—
Sq. Ft.
—
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Built in 1918, this special Rutherford property blends flexibility and scale on a 75 x 160 lot in a desirable location. 248 Donaldson is a colonial style home, has been meticulously kept by the same owners since the early 70’s. With both size and functionality it's the perfect setup for multigenerational use, guests, or large families. The first floor features an enclosed porch entryway, sitting room, formal living room, convenient first floor bedroom, eat in kitchen, and large full bathroom, back...Built in 1918, this special Rutherford property blends flexibility and scale on a 75 x 160 lot in a desirable location. 248 Donaldson is a colonial style home, has been meticulously kept by the same owners since the early 70’s. With both size and functionality it's the perfect setup for multigenerational use, guests, or large families. The first floor features an enclosed porch entryway, sitting room, formal living room, convenient first floor bedroom, eat in kitchen, and large full bathroom, back door for rear yard access. The second floor offers 4 nicely sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. The attic on the third floor is a walkup with a bonus room that can be utilized in various ways. The large finished basement features a lovely full kitchen, full bathroom, living room, plenty of closet storage, and is flexible for its use with a convenient separate entrance to the yard. The grounds have been well kept with sprinkler system in both the front and rear yard. Enjoy the long double-wide paver driveway, fitting 12+ cars, leading you to the two-car garage with an additional separate storage room. Newer maintenance items include a roof redone in 2021 plus the home is already equipped with central air. Modernize this charming Rutherford colonial or keep it traditional with some updates, you cannot go wrong with all this home has to offer! Few properties combine this level of flexibility with such architectural presence and curb appeal.
  1. Listed by Alexa Micciulli • The Agency Rutherford Realty Inc.
    P: (201)-956-3871 alexa.micciulli@theagencyre.com

Property Details for 248 Donaldson Avenue

Style
Single Family Residence
Sub style
Sidehall
Waterfront
None
Garage
Detached, Gar Opener, O/See Remk, Park Space

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Property Details for 248 Donaldson Avenue

StatusActive - Active
MLS #26008796
Days on Market13
Taxes$15,040 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built-
Lot Size-
CountyBergen County
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Property Information for 248 Donaldson Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area name: Rutherford
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: Donaldson
  • County Name: BERGEN
  • Status: Active
  • Street Number Numeric: 248
  • Street Direction: None
  • Zip Code: 07070
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Tax: $15,040
School Information
  • Elementary School: BOE
  • Junior High School: BOE
  • Senior High School: Rutherford HS
Owner
  • Ownership: Private
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot description: Regular
  • Year Built: 1900-1939, Build Prior to 1978
  • Views exposure: None
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Security, Sprinklers
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 50
  • CourtAppYN: No
Utilities
  • Heatcool: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Baths full: 3
  • Baths partial: 0
  • Basement: Finished, Full, Grd Lv Acces
  • Basement Description: Full and Finished, Kitchen, Full Bath, Walk out
  • Number of rooms: 11
  • Lifestyle: 1st Flr Mbdrm, Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp, Extended Family, One Floor Living
  • Full Baths Total: 3
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Fireplace: None
  • Exterior: Aluminum Siding
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Security, Sprinklers
  • Pool Type: None
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: 201-956-3871
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $1,000,000.00
  • Listing Date: 03-30-2026
  • Status Date: 04-08-2026
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: Built in 1918, this special Rutherford property blends flexibility and scale on a 75 x 160 lot in a desirable location. 248 Donaldson is a colonial style home, has been meticulously kept by the same owners since the early 70’s. With both size and functionality it's the perfect setup for multigenerational use, guests, or large families. The first floor features an enclosed porch entryway, sitting room, formal living room, convenient first floor bedroom, eat in kitchen, and large full bathroom, back door for rear yard access. The second floor offers 4 nicely sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. The attic on the third floor is a walkup with a bonus room that can be utilized in various ways. The large finished basement features a lovely full kitchen, full bathroom, living room, plenty of closet storage, and is flexible for its use with a convenient separate entrance to the yard. The grounds have been well kept with sprinkler system in both the front and rear yard. Enjoy the long double-wide paver driveway, fitting 12+ cars, leading you to the two-car garage with an additional separate storage room. Newer maintenance items include a roof redone in 2021 plus the home is already equipped with central air. Modernize this charming Rutherford colonial or keep it traditional with some updates, you cannot go wrong with all this home has to offer! Few properties combine this level of flexibility with such architectural presence and curb appeal.

Property History for 248 Donaldson Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #26008796

$1,000,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/29/2026

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #26008796

$1,000,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 248 Donaldson Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$305,000Additions$165,000Total$470,000
Tax Record2024$14,669 ($1,222 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,086 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,086 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,001 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1918CountyBERGENAPN56 00005-0000-00021

Schools near 248 Donaldson Avenue

This home is within Rutherford Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lincoln Elementary School
Public - PK to 3
Union School
Public - 7 to 8
Rutherford High School
Public - 9 to 12
Washington Elementary School
Public - 1 to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Lincoln Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

Union School
Public7 to 8

Rutherford High School
Public9 to 12

Washington Elementary School
Public1 to 3

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 248 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070

248 Donaldson Avenue is a single family home for sale in Rutherford, NJ 07070. This property was listed for sale on March 30, 2026 by The Agency Rutherford Realty Inc., it's currently listed at $1,000,000. This listing's school district is Rutherford Public School District. Nearby schools include Lincoln Elementary School, Union School and Rutherford High School. 248 Donaldson Avenue is a 5-bed, 3-bath, single family home.

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Listing Courtesy of The Agency Rutherford Realty Inc., Alexa Micciulli

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