Sold - Sold
Last Sold Price
$680,000
3 beds

498 Riverside Ter, Rutherford, NJ 07070

Description

Cherished by its original owner since 1954, this classic Cape Cod offers a rare opportunity to create the home of your dreams. Full of character and timeless appeal, this well-maintained residence is ready for its next chapter. The flexible floor plan provides endless possibilities for customization, while the unfinished back recreation room offers valuable additional living space waiting to be transformed. Existing plumbing for a second full bath adds even more potential. Additional features include...Cherished by its original owner since 1954, this classic Cape Cod offers a rare opportunity to create the home of your dreams. Full of character and timeless appeal, this well-maintained residence is ready for its next chapter. The flexible floor plan provides endless possibilities for customization, while the unfinished back recreation room offers valuable additional living space waiting to be transformed. Existing plumbing for a second full bath adds even more potential. Additional features include a whole-house generator for added peace of mind. Ideally located close to top-rated schools, NYC train and bus transportation, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, this home combines an unbeatable location with exceptional opportunity. Whether you're looking to renovate, expand, or simply make it your own, the possibilities are endless.
Single FamilyProperty Type
5 carsParking Spaces
  • Listed by: Christine Lane 973.738.6989 chris@laneteam.com • Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair
Listing closed: 09/24/2026 08:00 PM
Source: NJMLS, MLS#: 26027816
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498 Riverside Terrace

Property Details

  • Taxes: $11,542 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Bergen County
  • Style: Single Family Residence
  • Sub style: Other
  • Waterfront: None
  • Garage: Attached

Summary

Location and General Information

  • Area name: Rutherford
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: Riverside
  • County Name: BERGEN
  • Status: Closed
  • Street Number Numeric: 498
  • Street Direction: None
  • Zip Code: 07070

Taxes and HOA Information

  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Additional subst: None
  • Tax: $11,542

Owner

  • Ownership: Private

Property

Lot Information

  • Lot description: Regular
  • Year Built: 1950's, Build Prior to 1978
  • Views exposure: None
  • Miscellaneous: None

Property and Assessments

  • Photo Number: 21

Utilities

  • Heatcool: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)

Interior and Exterior Features

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Baths full: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Number of rooms: 6
  • Lifestyle: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp, One Floor Living
  • Full Baths Total: 1
  • Num of Baths: 1.0

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Miscellaneous: None
  • Pool Type: None

Agent

Sale and Listing Information

  • Management Phone: (973) 738-6989
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $619,900.00
  • Listing Date: 07-30-2026
  • Pending Date: 09-11-2026
  • Close Date: 09-25-2026
  • Status Date: 09-24-2026
  • Sale Price: $680,000

Showing Information

  • Internet Remarks: Cherished by its original owner since 1954, this classic Cape Cod offers a rare opportunity to create the home of your dreams. Full of character and timeless appeal, this well-maintained residence is ready for its next chapter. The flexible floor plan provides endless possibilities for customization, while the unfinished back recreation room offers valuable additional living space waiting to be transformed. Existing plumbing for a second full bath adds even more potential. Additional features include a whole-house generator for added peace of mind. Ideally located close to top-rated schools, NYC train and bus transportation, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, this home combines an unbeatable location with exceptional opportunity. Whether you're looking to renovate, expand, or simply make it your own, the possibilities are endless.

Property History

498 Riverside Terrace

DateEventPrice
Sep 24, 2026

Sold

NJMLS #26027816

$680,000
Sep 10, 2026

Under Contract

NJMLS #26027816

—
Jul 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #26027816

$619,900
DateEventPrice
09/24/2026

Sold

NJMLS #26027816

$680,000
09/10/2026

Under Contract

NJMLS #26027816

—
07/29/2026

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #26027816

$619,900

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

Public records

498 Riverside Terrace

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

1,285 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,285 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

5,371 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Schools

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This home is within Rutherford Public School District.

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