281 Donaldson Ave

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Description

Welcome Home to 281 Donaldson. Beautiful welcoming porch invites you to a generous foyer entry with two coat closets, window bench and 1/2 Bath. The living room has built-ins and gas fireplace. Formal dining room off the kitchen also leads to a bright, spacious Den/Bonus space with skylights and sliders to outdoor paver yard. The second floor contains three bedrooms and updated full bathroom. The basement has a recently added a 1/2 bathroom and tile flooring. Attached garage/driveway is located on...Welcome Home to 281 Donaldson. Beautiful welcoming porch invites you to a generous foyer entry with two coat closets, window bench and 1/2 Bath. The living room has built-ins and gas fireplace. Formal dining room off the kitchen also leads to a bright, spacious Den/Bonus space with skylights and sliders to outdoor paver yard. The second floor contains three bedrooms and updated full bathroom. The basement has a recently added a 1/2 bathroom and tile flooring. Attached garage/driveway is located on Riverside Ave. Home is being sold As Is
  1. Listed by Jessica Davidson • The Agency Rutherford • 201-691-5677
  2. Listed by Danielle M. Sette

Property Details for 281 Donaldson Avenue

Style
Single Family Residence
Sub style
Sidehall
Waterfront
None
Garage
Attached
LISTING CLOSED: 09/21/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 281 Donaldson Avenue

StatusSold - Sold
MLS #23016111
Days on Market71
Taxes$11,423 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built-
Lot Size-
CountyBergen County

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Agency Rutherford, Jessica Davidson

Sold By The Agency Rutherford, Laura McCarthy

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 281 Donaldson Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area name: Rutherford
  • Flood plain: 500 Yr, Lender May Require Ins
  • Street Name: Donaldson
  • County Name: BERGEN
  • Status: Closed
  • Street Number Numeric: 281
  • Street Direction: None
  • Zip Code: 07070
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Tax: $11,423
School Information
  • Elementary School: BOE
  • Junior High School: BOE
  • Senior High School: BOE
Owner
  • Ownership: Private
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot description: Regular
  • Year Built: 1900-1939, Build Prior to 1978
  • Views exposure: None
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In, Strms/Scrns
  • Average Acres: 0.08
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 24
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heatcool: Natural Gas, Radiant Floor
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Baths full: 1
  • Baths partial: 2
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Basement Description: 1/2 Bath, Utilites
  • Number of rooms: 8
  • Lifestyle: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp
  • Full Baths Total: 3
  • Num of Baths: 1.2
Exterior Features
  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace, Gas, Self-start
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In, Strms/Scrns
  • Pool: False
  • Pool Type: None
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: 201-691-5677
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $559,000.00
  • Listing Date: 05-24-2023
  • Expired Date: 11-24-2023
  • Pending Date: 08-03-2023
  • Close Date: 09-21-2023
  • Status Date: 09-20-2023
  • Sale Price: $535,000
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: Welcome Home to 281 Donaldson. Beautiful welcoming porch invites you to a generous foyer entry with two coat closets, window bench and 1/2 Bath. The living room has built-ins and gas fireplace. Formal dining room off the kitchen also leads to a bright, spacious Den/Bonus space with skylights and sliders to outdoor paver yard. The second floor contains three bedrooms and updated full bathroom. The basement has a recently added a 1/2 bathroom and tile flooring. Attached garage/driveway is located on Riverside Ave. Home is being sold As Is

Property History for 281 Donaldson Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 21, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521829962

$535,000

+2.1% / yr

Sep 21, 2023

Sold

GSMLS #3855457

$535,000
Sep 20, 2023

Sold

NJMLS #23016111

$535,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/21/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521829962

$535,000

+2.1% / yr

09/21/2023

Sold

GSMLS #3855457

$535,000
09/20/2023

Sold

NJMLS #23016111

$535,000

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

Public Records for 281 Donaldson Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$240,500Additions$152,200Total$392,700
Tax Record2024$12,256 ($1,021 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,571 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,571 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,598 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968CountyBERGENAPN56 00004-0000-00005

Schools near 281 Donaldson Avenue

This home is within Rutherford Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 4 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 1 to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Pierrepont Elementary School
Public4 to 6

Union School
Public7 to 8

Rutherford High School
Public9 to 12

Washington Elementary School
Public1 to 3

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Listing Courtesy of The Agency Rutherford, Jessica Davidson

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