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Last Sold Price
3 beds
281 Main St, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Multi FamilyProperty Type

Description

Well-maintained two-family home owned by the same family for 28 years. This property offers a great opportunity for an owner-occupant to live in one unit while collecting rental income from the other. The home also offers the potential for conversion to a single-family residence if so desired. First Floor: Kitchen, spacious living room, large bedroom, and full bath. Second Floor: Large eat-in kitchen, spacious living room, two bedrooms, and full bath. Situated on a deep, beautifully maintained fenced...Well-maintained two-family home owned by the same family for 28 years. This property offers a great opportunity for an owner-occupant to live in one unit while collecting rental income from the other. The home also offers the potential for conversion to a single-family residence if so desired. First Floor: Kitchen, spacious living room, large bedroom, and full bath. Second Floor: Large eat-in kitchen, spacious living room, two bedrooms, and full bath. Situated on a deep, beautifully maintained fenced yard, the property also features a covered driveway (carport). The full unfinished basement provides ample storage space and includes two washers and two dryers for tenant convenience. Separate electric and heating systems serve each apartment, with gas baseboard heat and window A/C units. Additional highlights include low taxes, school directly around the corner, and convenient access to NYC transportation by both bus and train. A great location with excellent potential for homeowners and investors alike. Please bring masks when showing.
  • Listed by: Rosemarie Zembryski • The Agency Rutherford City West 201-960-7154
Listing closed: 09/17/2026 12:00 AM • Source: NJMLS, MLS#: 26014719

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Listing Courtesy of The Agency Rutherford City West, Rosemarie Zembryski

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Property Information for 281 Main Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,970 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi Family
  • Style: 2 Family
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area name: East Rutherford
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: Main
  • County Name: BERGEN
  • Status: Closed
  • Street Number Numeric: 281
  • Zip Code: 07073
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Tax: $8,970
Property
Lot Information
  • Year Built: 1900-1939, Build Prior to 1978
  • Average Acres: 0.12
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 37
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Baths full: 2
  • Basement Description: Full Unfinished
  • Number of rooms: 7
  • Full Baths Total: 2
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: 201-960-7154
  • Search Class: 2to4, 2-4 Family
  • List Price: $699,000.00
  • Listing Date: 05-16-2026
  • Expired Date: 11-16-2026
  • Pending Date: 08-05-2026
  • Close Date: 09-17-2026
  • Status Date: 09-17-2026
  • Sale Price: $680,000
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: Well-maintained two-family home owned by the same family for 28 years. This property offers a great opportunity for an owner-occupant to live in one unit while collecting rental income from the other. The home also offers the potential for conversion to a single-family residence if so desired. First Floor: Kitchen, spacious living room, large bedroom, and full bath. Second Floor: Large eat-in kitchen, spacious living room, two bedrooms, and full bath. Situated on a deep, beautifully maintained fenced yard, the property also features a covered driveway (carport). The full unfinished basement provides ample storage space and includes two washers and two dryers for tenant convenience. Separate electric and heating systems serve each apartment, with gas baseboard heat and window A/C units. Additional highlights include low taxes, school directly around the corner, and convenient access to NYC transportation by both bus and train. A great location with excellent potential for homeowners and investors alike. Please bring masks when showing.

Property History for 281 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 17, 2026

Sold

GSMLS #4031235

$680,000
Sep 16, 2026

Sold

NJMLS #26014719

$680,000
Aug 5, 2026

Under Contract

GSMLS #4031235

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/17/2026

Sold

GSMLS #4031235

$680,000
09/16/2026

Sold

NJMLS #26014719

$680,000
08/05/2026

Under Contract

GSMLS #4031235

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

Public Records for 281 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$303,700Additions$281,800Total$585,500
Tax Record2025$8,988 ($749 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,870 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,870 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,092 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1910ZoningR2CountyBERGENAPN12-00050-0000-00013

Schools near 281 Main Street

This home is within Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 4 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
McKenzie School
PublicPK to 3

Henry P Becton Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Lincoln School
Public4 to 5

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 281 Main Street, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
$680,000
3
1,974
4,021
2,742
5,001
2,779
2,526
$430,000
2,160
4,648
2,034
5,001

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