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.
For sale
$1,000,000
248 Donaldson Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
5beds
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Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
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$-- Zestimate®
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$-- HOA
What's special
Eat in kitchenLarge finished basementSitting roomPlenty of closet storageEnclosed porch entrywayConvenient first floor bedroom
- 16 days |
- 3,028 |
- 121 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alexa Micciulli 201-956-3871,
The Agency Rutherford Realty Inc.
Source: NJMLS,MLS#: 26008796
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Features
- One Floor Living
- Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 14
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Detached, Gar Opener, O/See Remk, Park Space
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck / Patio
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Features: Regular
Details
- Parcel number: 5600005000000021
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp, Extended Family
- Security: Security
Location
- Region: Rutherford
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $470,000
- Annual tax amount: $15,040
- Date on market: 3/30/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Private
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,669 | $470,000 |
| 2024 | $14,669 +2.6% | $470,000 |
| 2023 | $14,297 +1.9% | $470,000 |
| 2022 | $14,025 +1.9% | $470,000 |
| 2021 | $13,766 +6.9% | $470,000 |
| 2020 | $12,873 +49.9% | $470,000 |
| 2019 | $8,588 | $470,000 |
| 2018 | $8,588 -29.8% | $470,000 |
| 2017 | $12,239 +2.8% | $470,000 |
| 2016 | $11,905 +3.2% | $470,000 |
| 2015 | $11,534 -12.4% | $470,000 |
| 2014 | $13,163 +5.1% | $470,000 -14.9% |
| 2013 | $12,527 | $552,600 |
| 2012 | $12,527 +2.5% | $552,600 |
| 2011 | $12,224 +5% | $552,600 |
| 2010 | $11,643 +3.2% | $552,600 |
| 2009 | $11,279 | $552,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $552,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $552,600 +109.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $263,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $263,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $263,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $263,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $263,500 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$6,223/mo
Principal & interest
$4815
Property taxes
$1408
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07070
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Union SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Rutherford High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Rutherford HS
Source: NJMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New Jersey
- Bergen County
- Rutherford
- 07070
- 248 Donaldson Ave





