72 E Van Ness Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
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OFF MARKET

72 E Van Ness Ave
Rutherford, NJ 07070

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,467 sqft

$783,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,146/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$783,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,146/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,467 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$784K
Since last month
Increased$8K (+1%)
Since last year
Increased$44K (+5.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$300K (+61.2%)
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 +88% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$790K
July 2026$782K
June 2026$795K
May 2026$786K
April 2026$771K
March 2026$766K
February 2026$750K
January 2026$737K
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
135 Wheaton Pl, Rutherford, NJ
0.06
Single-Family Home
$750,000
08/25/25
3
1.5
1,500
59 Daniel Ave, Rutherford, NJ
0.07
Single-Family Home
$706,000
11/07/25
3
2
1,162
238 Mountain Way, Rutherford, NJ
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,530,000
11/05/25
4
2
1,511
368 Riverside Ave, Rutherford, NJ
0.66
Single-Family Home
$555,000
09/24/25
3
1.5
1,222
739 5th Ave, Lyndhurst, NJ
0.62
Single-Family Home
$800,000
04/14/26
4
2
1,767
121 Woodland Ave, Rutherford, NJ
0.13
Single-Family Home
$795,000
03/13/26
3
3
-
65 E Gouverneur Ave, Rutherford, NJ
0.28
Single-Family Home
$755,000
02/02/26
4
2
-
36 Kearney St, Lyndhurst, NJ
0.53
Single-Family Home
$500,000
05/27/26
4
2
-
168 Prospect Pl, Rutherford, NJ
0.88
Single-Family Home
$465,000
05/26/26
4
2.5
2,060
86 Wheaton Pl, Rutherford, NJ
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,115,000
12/01/25
4
3
-

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
88 Woodland Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
0.10
$840,000
5
3
-
Recently Sold
86 Wheaton Pl, Rutherford, NJ 07070
0.06
$1,115,000
4
3
-
Recently Sold
121 Woodland Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
0.13
$795,000
3
3
-
Recently Sold
161 Wheaton Pl, Rutherford, NJ 07070
0.13
$689,200
2
2
-
Off Market
404 Lincoln Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
0.14
$855,300
4
2.5
-
Off Market
406 Lincoln Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
0.15
$795,000
3
2
-
Recently Sold
30 Pierrepont Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
0.10
$888,500
5
2
-
Recently Sold
114 Daniel Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
0.13
$692,000
3
3
-
Off Market
222 Ridge Rd, Rutherford, NJ 07070
0.17
$1,600,000
5
4.5
-
Recently Sold
23 Delafield Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
0.12
$620,600
2
1
-
Off Market
3 Delafield Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
0.12
$811,800
3
2
-
Off Market
7 Delafield Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
0.13
$750,000
4
2
2,366
For Sale

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 72 E Van Ness Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1890
Living Area
1,467 sqft
Price/Sqft
$534

About this House

Beautiful and well maintained colonial home on a quiet tree-lined street in Rutherford, NJ being sold by owner. Close to schools, bus and train to NYC, less then a 30 minute commute to mid-town Manhattan.

Original chestnut trim throughout house, hardwood floors, stained glass windows and pocket doors. This well-cared for original home has living room, formal dining room, 4 bedrooms all with high ceilings, 1 1/2 baths, lemonade porch and modern kitchen with custom-built cabinets. Eat-in kitchen has a sliding glass door opening to wooden deck overlooking the landscaped yard. New roof.

Unfinished basement and walk-up attic, attic has the possibility of finishing into a master suite.


72 E Van Ness Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,467 sqft single-family home built in 1890. It last sold for $490,000 on Nov 19, 2007. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $783,700, with a rent estimate of $3,670/month.

Home Details for 72 E Van Ness Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Security
Security System

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1890
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
DeckExterior: WoodLawn
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 8, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Nov 19, 2007
Source: N/A
Sold
$490,000
Sep 4, 2007
Source: N/A
PriceChange
$527,000
Price decreased by 0%
May 16, 2007
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$529,000

Market trends in Rutherford

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
40
3MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Rutherford

At least 239 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 82 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 66 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 45 % Say there are community events

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • chrismalone34
    "Best schools, great commute to nyc, great community "
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  • joan Sr. javier
    "Good neighbors , clean, very good public service, Blue ribbon schools. Excelent district board of education "
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  • Tsering Gurung Gurung
    "No 1 safe neighborhood easy to access major highways also good transportation to Manhattan only 20 minutes… clean quiet and beautiful in summer with alot tree "
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here everyone is friendly and nice. The downtown area is great the shops and stores are cute. "
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  • Trulia User
    "if going to NYC, Rutherford has an express bus and a train. The bus runs nearly 24 hrs (not 4 am to 5:30 am). You also have easy access to highways. Minutes to NJTP, Rt 3, Rt 17. NJTP exit 16W (or 16E a few minutes down Rt 3)."
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  • Aleishka F.
    "It’s a safe area and clean. There are good schools in this neighborhood. Some places have near by markets. It all depends on where in the areas you live. "
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  • Vandykjean16
    "School system is great, there are no bad or sketchy parts of Rutherford all are nice, the type of town where everyone knows and helps eachother, you can raise your kids and then your kids kids will grow up together"
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  • Frank K.
    "The neighborhood is a mix of home owners and renters. It's a safe area. There are plenty of parks and recreation for kids. There are also numerous clubs and activities for all interests and ages. The library has plenty of services to take advantage of. "
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  • Rick S.
    "Great schools, great town..moved here from Secaucus. Wish we had found Rutherford years ago. Would recommend Rutherford to anyone.."
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  • Luis A.
    "This neighborhood is unique because it’s make me feel security, quiet but at the same time you can do what you want without exceeding the limits. I hope my kids can grow up here. I in love with Rutherford 💓"
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  • Hutch H.
    "I drive to Brooklyn. 35 mins no traffic. Add an hour for traffic. There is always street parking here. "
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  • Kirelos B.
    "Great neighborhood, school system, parks an green areas. Quite, clean and safe. Close to New York City. "
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  • Michelle N. T.
    "quiet safe neighborhood great for dogs jogging kids etc close to everything and local farmers market"
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  • Erich S.
    "everyone is friendly, great school system, mix of all ages, lots of puppies, easy to walk to train and busses, "
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  • Erich S.
    "safe, family friendly, Great schools, great neighbors, walk to transparent, bus and train service excellent, quick commute to nyc, "
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  • Lina V.
    "I live here for 12 years and I love it. It's the right amount of quiet. The neighbors all know each other and it's safe. "
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  • Frank K.
    "Lots of dogs. Many well light walking paths. Neighbors are verying welcoming to dogs (as long as people clean up : -) "
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  • Bemi U.
    "Community Concerts, Garage Sales, Farmer’s Market, and all of the great restaurants that are available in town."
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  • Abhi4bubly
    "Great access of public transportations. You can get bus train or taxi very easily to go any near by shopping centers. "
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  • Ronald J.
    "Most of the apartment don’t allow dogs :/. Also not a dog park in Rutherford. We need it ............"
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  • Tatiana C.
    "Lots of parks, great friendly neighborhood to walk around. So many dog owners, lots of puppy playmates too!"
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  • Genesis O.
    "Dogs are very welcome, dog loving community! Everyone keeps their dogs on leashes and clean up after their dogs."
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  • Ronald J.
    "Great commute to live. Feeling so safe walking on the street. It’s clean, always parking and close to everything. "
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  • Genesis O.
    "Safe environment, parks nearby for both children’s and dogs. Transportation availability is great for those who do not own vehicles. "
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  • Markrisoli
    "I’m not a dog owner at the moment, but I see several dogs throughout the town. It’s very dog friendly."
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  • Thomas L.
    "Great town to live for nyc work/life balance. Real sense of community and pride shown by residents. Small town feel but only about 8 miles from the big city make Rutherford a gem!"
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  • Joel F.
    "Too many cars. Dogs get runed over all the time... it's dangerous for dogs. Must be leashed and supervised."
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  • David A.
    "A small town feel with easy access to the big city, Rutherford is truly the promised land of north jersey. "
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  • Rick S.
    "We recently moved here from Secaucus and wished we had moved here years ago. Everyone is friendly, the main street (Park Ave) is wonderful, schools are great, easy nd fast transportation to NYC.. what more can you ask for? "
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  • Mina
    "Green areas, pet friendly places, the near by park doesn’t allow pets , must of the dogs owner pick up after their pets"
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  • Temikm
    "it is a nice place to live in. family friendly, safe and tranquil . a place of trees to walk hand on hand with loved ones. a place of hope you breath in the air with confidence"
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  • Thomas L.
    "Many dog walkers out and about. Many wide streets with fewer cars give lots of options. "
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  • Getkushaldalal
    "It is borough of trees. The park is amazing where kids can play. Neighbors are amazing too. The events organized by town is really good. We are very good community."
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  • Alejandro Rad
    "I’d been living here for 4 years. We have few friends and overall people are very friendly and Good Town"
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  • Luis A.
    "I live here for almost 3 years and I will like to live here all my life because is a safety neighborhood I can walk with my dog at 12:00 pm and feel safety. The neighbors are friendly. Streets, roads and school amazing. "
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  • Jean A. O.
    "Street vendors and flea market events by town hall. Town movie night during the summer months. Ethnic food vendors day during the summer. Parades and much more."
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  • Nicole S.
    "Street fairs, farmers markets, holiday parties, many restaurants, etc. great, close knit town that comes together "
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Frequently asked questions about 72 E Van Ness Ave

  • What is 72 E Van Ness Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 72 E Van Ness Ave in Rutherford, NJ is $783,700.
  • What is the price history for 72 E Van Ness Ave?
    72 E Van Ness Ave in Rutherford, NJ last sold for $490,000 in November 2007.
  • Is Rutherford a buyer's or seller's market?
    Rutherford is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Rutherford?
    Residents describe Rutherford, NJ as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Rutherford, NJ.
  • How big is the lot at 72 E Van Ness Ave?
    The lot at 72 E Van Ness Ave in Rutherford, NJ is about 0.11 acres (5,000 sq ft).
  • Does 72 E Van Ness Ave have parking?
    Yes, 72 E Van Ness Ave in Rutherford, NJ has on-site parking.

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