278 Taft Court, River Edge, NJ 07661
OFF MARKET

$1,690,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 5.5 Baths

278 Taft Court, River Edge, NJ 07661

Est. Refi. Payment $11,500/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 24, 2025 for $1,450,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.69M
Since last month
Increased$23K (+1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$208K (+13.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$257K (+17.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +77% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.71M
August 2026$1.68M
July 2026$1.62M
June 2026$1.6M
May 2026$1.61M
April 2026$1.59M
March 2026$1.58M
February 2026$1.56M
January 2026$1.56M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
273 Van Saun Drive, River Edge, NJ
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
09/29/25
5
5.5
-
285 Wayne Avenue, River Edge, NJ
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
03/05/26
5
5
-
160 Lozier Terrace, River Edge, NJ
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
07/24/26
5
3.5
-
212 Lozier Terrace, River Edge, NJ
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
12/22/25
5
3
-
302 Howland Avenue, River Edge, NJ
0.09
Single-Family Home
$995,000
04/01/26
4
4
-
183 Oak Ave, River Edge, NJ
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,580,000
11/03/25
4
5
-
374 Valley Road, River Edge, NJ
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,730,000
05/07/26
5
5.5
-
150 Howland Avenue, River Edge, NJ
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
07/16/26
5
6.5
-
81 Eastbrook Drive, River Edge, NJ
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,900,000
07/08/26
5
6.5
-
418 The Fenway, River Edge, NJ
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,200,000
09/22/25
4
3.5
-

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
283 Taft Road, River Edge, NJ 07661
0.05
$870,000
3
2
-
Recently Sold
273 Van Saun Drive, River Edge, NJ 07661
0.09
$1,797,100
5
5.5
-
Off Market
252 Oak Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661
0.12
$935,900
3
2
-
Off Market
238 Howland Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661
0.10
$939,500
4
2
-
Off Market
334 Oak Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661
0.10
$1,073,700
4
2.5
-
Off Market
212 Lozier Terrace, River Edge, NJ 07661
0.13
$1,200,000
5
3
-
Recently Sold
302 Howland Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661
0.09
$995,000
4
4
-
Recently Sold
204 Mohawk Drive, River Edge, NJ 07661
0.17
$2,146,500
5
6
-
Off Market
363 Oak Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661
0.13
$963,700
4
3
-
Off Market
290 Olympia Dr, River Edge, NJ 07661
0.12
$1,654,300
5
4.5
-
Off Market
203 Howland Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661
0.17
$778,600
3
2
-
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 278 Taft Court.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Garage

About this House

This gorgeous 5 bedroom, 5 1/2 bathroom Center Hall Colonial built in 2014 on an existing and new foundation. Sitting on a 10,000sf lot with brick facade, 6' windows throughout, 2 story great room and foyer w/ 8' double doors and custom trim. The home features marble bathrooms, coffered ceilings, hardwood flooring, open floor plan with large 8 foot granite-top island, chef's kitchen with cooktop and double ovens, butler's pantry with wine cooler, wet -bar, walk-in pantry, 2 fireplaces. Primary bedroom has 2 walk-in closets, a large bathroom with a jacuzzi tub. The large 1500+ sf full finished basement allows for recreation space, gym, media/theater room, storage closets and an adult lounge. There is a 2 car garage with a paver driveway. Solar panels installed 7 years ago with 18 years remaining on the lease. Seller pays only $156 a month for electricity. After 120 closing, purchase contingent on signing lease back agreement with the seller until October.
278 Taft Court, River Edge, NJ 07661 is a 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom single-family home. It last sold for $1,450,000 on Jan 24, 2025 (4% above the $1,399,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,690,700, with a rent estimate of $7,125/month.
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Christopher Kaufman, (818) 462-4002
Redfin Corporation
Bought with: Carla Ribeiro, (201) 390-3980, Keller Williams Village Square Realty
Source: NJMLS, MLS#24011723

Home Details for 278 Taft Court

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 11
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 5Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: 2 FireplacesHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
View
No ViewView: None
Security
Security: Security

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Deck / PatioNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Other Parking: AttachedGarageParking Spaces: 7Parking: Garage
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Waterfront: NoneNot on Waterfront

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Brick

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,399,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold - Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: River Edge
School Information
Jr High / Middle School: River Dell M.S.High School: River Dell Reg. H.S.

Community

Community Features: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Private

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 24011723

Additional Information

Close/ParksClose/SchoolClose/ShopgClose/Trans

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 24, 2025
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,450,000
Jul 16, 2024
Source: NJMLS #24011723
Sold
$1,450,000
May 24, 2024
Source: NJMLS #24011723
Pending
$1,399,000
Apr 19, 2024
Source: NJMLS #24011723
Listed For Sale
$1,399,000
Jan 6, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$930,000

Market trends in River Edge

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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Available listings
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4MoM

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What Locals Say about River Edge

At least 74 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 87 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 86 % Say it's quiet

  • 84 % Say kids play outside

  • 84 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 76 % Say there's wildlife

  • 73 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 67 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say there are community events

  • 27 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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    "Is great to commute busses and train "
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  • Jenwnam
    "Not the best because you have to transfer at Secaucus for the trains in Manhattan and schedules are sparse during off hours. "
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  • Kmcguinness216
    "Lots of little league and high school sports. Close to nyc and all major highways great shopping, restaurants"
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  • Trulia User
    "Great place to live if you have kids. Good school, nice neighborhood. Places to walk, lots of parks and definitely pet friendly. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a quiet, nice and clean neighborhood. Also has easy access to public transportation and highways."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a nice place to live. Easy to commute but it’s is also quiet. An Saun Park is near by and the school system is great."
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  • Amanda
    "There’s a nice path thru through a portion of the town that you can walk your dog. It’s a very neighborly place. "
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  • Goddesscorpion
    "Easy breezy. Public transportation is a block away the bus the train is three blocks away. I have a car to get around"
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  • Amira E.
    "Very close and friendly. Safe and easy to get around with a car. All the essential stores are around me and I feel comfortable walking at night with my kids "
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  • Cthanh13
    "There are usually at least a few garage and yard sales going on throughout the neighborhood. The Cherry Hill school in River Edge is also known to organize certain events, as well."
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  • Cthanh13
    "Great schools nearby for a range of ages. Lots of family homes with large lots for things like basketball hoops and backyards."
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  • Thejackybread
    "So convenient and close to all major highways, malls, grocery stores, movies, different cuisine restaurants, asian markets and restaurants, total wine. very convenient and safe "
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  • Jcmc3295
    "Great Community, low crime and lots of activities for kids, close to all malls and theaters Major highways are less then 5 minutes away"
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  • Bigeazy
    "We have lived here for 7 years. We moved here for the fantastic public schools. Our great neighbors, beautiful town pool, close proximity to the trains and buses have all been wonderful bonuses. "
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  • R M.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 6 years and I love it. It's a quiet family town with a great school system and heighbors. "
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  • Unknown N.
    "I've lived here for over 6 years. It's a safe neighborhood and everyone minds their own business and keeps to themselves. I love the tranquil neighborhood, it's parks, close proximity to shopping, major shopping malls, and buses/trains to NYC. It has all I need."
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  • Jelenapple
    "Almost Every house has a dog . The dog park in Van Saun Park is well kept. People walk dogs here all the time . You can provide your dog with a yard access through back door flap. "
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  • Cesar O.
    "I’ve been living here for more than 3 years and I love it. The neighborhood is very quiet, clean and saved. There are lots of public transportation to NY and the school district is great. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The area is quite and familiar. The school district is great and there are many options of Public Transition to go to NYC. "
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  • Gretquesada
    "12 years living in River Edge, I like the neighborhood and I love the school for my kids. They are in elementary school and they are really good."
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  • Mcrushforth
    "It’s a great community and school system to grow up in. My father was born in river edge, went through the school system k-12 and then came back and raised his children (me and younger brother) here. I wouldn’t trade it for the world. "
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  • Annette F.
    "We have lived in this neighborhood for seven years and we love it. It's safe, schools are great, the park is nearby and we are near everything shopping wise. "
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Frequently asked questions about 278 Taft Court

  • What is 278 Taft Court estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 278 Taft Court in River Edge, NJ is $1,690,700.
  • What is the price history for 278 Taft Court?
    278 Taft Court in River Edge, NJ last sold for $1,450,000 in January 2025.
  • Is River Edge a buyer's or seller's market?
    River Edge is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about River Edge?
    Residents describe River Edge, NJ as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in River Edge, NJ.
  • Does 278 Taft Court have air conditioning?
    Yes, 278 Taft Court in River Edge, NJ has air conditioning.
  • Does 278 Taft Court have a garage?
    Yes, 278 Taft Court in River Edge, NJ has a garage.

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