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281 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Donaldson Ave

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Property type

Residential (2)

Year built

1968

Acreage

0.083

Sale price

$535,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
281 Donaldson Avenue
ZIP code
07070
County
Bergen
Block
4
Lot
5
Municipality
256
Parcel ID
4-5

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/21/2023
Sale price
$535,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$12,566
Building
Property type
Residential (2)
Building sq. ft.
1,571
Stories
2
Year built
1968
Exterior structural material
Lot
Acreage
0.083
Garage
Attached
Zoning & Use
Zoning

Area overview

Walk score
54 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
49 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
39 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
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Types of broadband connections
Ownership

Ownership information for 281 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 281 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/21/2023 $535,000 XXX XXXXXXXX; XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXX
10/31/2008 $390,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
10/19/2023 - R
10/18/2023 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX X
10/19/2023 - R
10/11/2023 - D		 Assignment of Mortgage XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
09/29/2023 - R
09/21/2023 - D		 Mortgage XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
09/29/2023 - R
09/21/2023 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX
03/30/2020 - R
03/16/2020 - D		 Mortgage XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
11/29/2017 - R
11/24/2017 - D		 Assignment of Mortgage XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
11/12/2008 - R
10/31/2008 - D		 Deed and Realty Tax Fees XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$12,566
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$392,700
Land value
$240,500
Building value
$152,200

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025 $392,700 $392,700 3.2 $12,566 +2.53%
2024 $392,700 $392,700 3.121 $12,256 +3.31%
2023 $390,000 $390,000 3.042 $11,864 +2.46%
2022 $390,000 $390,000 2.969 $11,579 +1.37%
2021 $390,000 $390,000 2.929 $11,423 +2.74%
2020 $390,000 $390,000 2.851 $11,119 +4.09%
2019 $390,000 $390,000 2.739 $10,682 +1.41%
2018 $390,000 $390,000 2.701 $10,534 +1.43%
2017 $390,000 $390,000 2.663 $10,386 +2.27%
2016 $390,000 $390,000 2.604 $10,156 +2.80%
Permits

Permit information for 281 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ

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Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2, AE, X

Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lincoln Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-3 516 0.35
Lincoln Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-3 516 0.35
Washington Elementary School 5 Public PK, 1-3 314 0.69
Washington Elementary School 5 Public PK, 1-3 314 0.69
School #8 5 Public PK, K-5 168 0.69
School #8 5 Public PK, K-5 168 0.69
The Academy at Saint Mary NR Private PK-8 145 0.78
The Academy at Saint Mary NR Private PK-8 145 0.78
Pierrepont Elementary School 9 Public 4-6 561 0.85
Jefferson Elementary School 6 Public 3-5 237 1.02
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Union School 6 Public 7-8 369 0.39
The Academy at Saint Mary NR Private PK-8 145 0.78
Yeshiva Ktana Of Passaic Boys NR Private PK-8 1,121 1.02
Alfred S. Faust Intermediate Elementary School 8 Public 5-8 215 1.10
St Clare Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 172 1.14
Number 3 Mario J Drago 2 Public PK, K-8 694 1.17
Abundant Life Academy NR Private PK-12 454 1.44
Yeshiva Ktana Of Passaic Girls NR Private K-8 1,108 1.50
Lincoln Elementary School NR Public 4-8 256 1.57
Carlstadt Public School 5 Public PK, K-8 520 1.57
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Rutherford High School 5 Public 9-12 753 0.62
St Mary High School NR Private 9-12 209 0.81
Mesivta Tiferes Rav Zvi Aryeh Zemel NR Private 9-12 140 1.17
Henry P Becton Regional High School 4 Public 9-12 771 1.39
Abundant Life Academy NR Private PK-12 454 1.44
Bais Yaakov of Passaic High School NR Private 9-12 339 1.53
Lyndhurst High School 4 Public 9-12 824 1.60
Mesivta of North Jersey NR Private 9-12 43 1.63
Wallington Jr Sr High School 4 Public 7-12 571 1.74
Passaic High School 1 Public 9-12 2,596 1.75

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Neighbors for 281 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ

252 Woodward Ave, Rutherford 242 Woodward Ave, Rutherford 267 Donaldson Ave, Rutherford 350 Carmita Ave, Rutherford 275 Donaldson Ave, Rutherford 315 Riverside Ave, Rutherford 329 Riverside Ave, Rutherford 256 Woodward Ave, Rutherford 364 Carmita Ave, Rutherford 277 Donaldson Ave, Rutherford 215 Woodward Ave, Rutherford 273 Donaldson Ave, Rutherford 263 Donaldson Ave, Rutherford 246 Woodward Ave, Rutherford 323 Riverside Ave, Rutherford 366 Carmita Ave, Rutherford 269 Donaldson Ave, Rutherford 259 Donaldson Ave, Rutherford 356 Carmita Ave, Rutherford 360 Carmita Ave, Rutherford

Nearby ZIP codes for 281 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ

07011, Passaic County, NJ 07012, Passaic County, NJ 07014, Passaic County, NJ 07026, Bergen County, NJ 07031, Bergen County, NJ 07057, Bergen County, NJ 07071, Bergen County, NJ 07072, Bergen County, NJ 07073, Bergen County, NJ 07074, Bergen County, NJ 07075, Bergen County, NJ 07094, Hudson County, NJ 07109, Essex County, NJ 07110, Essex County, NJ 07604, Bergen County, NJ 07606, Bergen County, NJ 07608, Bergen County, NJ 07643, Bergen County, NJ 07644, Bergen County, NJ

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070?

The development at 281 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070 was built in 1968.

What is the total square footage of 281 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070?

281 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070 has a total of 1,571 square feet.

When was 281 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070 was last sold on 09/21/2023 for $535,000.

What is the assessed value of 281 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070?

281 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070 is currently assessed at $392,700.

What are the property taxes for 281 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070?

The property taxes for 281 Donaldson Avenue, Rutherford, NJ 07070 total $12,566.

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