About this home

Welcome to 47 Rutgers Street, an exceptional 6-bedroom, 5-bath residence offering approximately 5,100 square feet of beautifully designed living space in Closter's desirable East Hill. Thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the home blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. Natural light fills the gracious interior spaces, while quality finishes and meticulous care are evident throughout. Outside, the property transforms into a beautifully cultivated private retreat. A bluestone walkway winds through professionally curated landscaping featuring mature hydrangeas, hornbeams, cryptomeria, espaliers and specimen trees, creating a lush backdrop for multiple outdoor living and gathering spaces. A fully equipped outdoor kitchen, fireplace, integrated Bose sound system, dining and lounge areas extend the living space outdoors-perfect for everything from quiet morning coffee to evenings entertaining under the stars. Sophistication, warmth and privacy in one of Closter's most sought-after neighborhoods. Ideally located close to Closter's parks, schools, town center, shopping and dining, with convenient access to New York City.

Facts and features

Schools

• Hillside Elementary School

  elementary · K-4 · 1.1 mi

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• Tenakill Middle School

  elementary · 5-8 · 1.4 mi

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• Northern Valley Regional High School at Demarest

  high · 9-12 · 2.1 mi

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• Academy Of The Holy Angels

  middle · 6-12 · 2.6 mi

• Northern Valley Region III

  elementary · K-12 · 1.5 mi

• Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan

  high · 9-12 · 2.8 mi

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Price history

• Oct 29, 2026 · Price Changed$2,398,800
• Sep 23, 2026 · Listed$2,499,000
• Mar 15, 2017 · Sold$1,300,000
• Jan 14, 2017 · Listing Removed$1,389,000
• Dec 9, 2016 · Listed$1,389,000
• Sep 13, 2016 · Listing Removed$1,449,500
• Sep 12, 2016 · Listing Removed$1,399,000
• Sep 8, 2016 · Relisted$1,449,500

Tax history

• 2025$35,882 tax · $1,927,700 assessed
• 2024$34,941 tax · $1,731,800 assessed
• 2023$34,419 tax · $1,605,400 assessed
• 2022$33,224 tax · $1,502,000 assessed
• 2021$33,205 tax · $1,441,200 assessed
• 2020$32,519 tax · $1,451,100 assessed
• 2019$31,898 tax · $1,438,800 assessed
• 2018$31,542 tax · $1,417,000 assessed

Home value

$2,447,204

• Quantarium$2,447,204
• Cotality$1,971,900
• Collateral Analytics$2,474,000

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