Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a versatile two-family home in the heart of vibrant South Orange. Ideally located within walking distance of the South Orange train station and Village, this property offers convenient access to NYC transportation, restaurants, shopping, parks, recreation, and local amenities. Perfect for an investor or owner-occupant, the property will be delivered vacant at closing, allowing the new owner to immediately renovate, reposition, occupy, or establish market-rate rents. Each unit features 2 bedrooms, a living room, eat-in kitchen, and full bathroom. Separate utilities provide added convenience and simplify expense management. The basement offers a shared laundry area and generous storage space. Situated within a designated redevelopment zone and surrounded by the energy, culture, and community appeal of South Orange, this property presents outstanding potential for both immediate use and long-term value. Schedule your showing TODAY!
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$649,999
159 Church St, South Orange Village Twp., NJ 07079
4beds
19,998sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1894
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$33/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 21 days |
- 1,164 |
- 42 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Samantha Lamptey 732-737-9013,
Exodus Real Estate,
Claudia Robinson
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4044494
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- 2 Units, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range/Oven - Gas, Refrigerator
Features
- Bedrooms, Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room, Eat-In Kitchen
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Yes,Bilco-Style Door,Partially Finished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 19,998
- Total interior livable area: 19,998 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Car Width
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
- Dimensions: .046 AC
Details
- Parcel number: 1619023010000000360000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- See Remarks, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: See Remarks
Condition
- Year built: 1894
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
Location
- Region: South Orange
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $33/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $545,100
- Annual tax amount: $14,085
- Date on market: 8/3/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas, Tenant Pays Heat, Water, Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas, Tenant Pays Water
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,999-7.1%$33/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Listing removed | $699,999$35/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #4024187 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,999+8.5%$35/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Listing removed | $2,000 |
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| 4/9/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,000 |
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| 6/21/2024 | Sold | $645,000$32/sqft |
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| 5/8/2024 | Pending sale | $645,000$32/sqft |
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| 4/27/2024 | Price change | $645,000-5.8%$32/sqft |
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| 12/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $685,000+38.4%$34/sqft |
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| 8/31/2023 | Sold | $495,000$25/sqft |
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| 8/11/2023 | Pending sale | $495,000$25/sqft |
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| 8/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $495,000$25/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,085 +58.6% | $545,100 +54% |
| 2024 | $8,879 -15.6% | $353,900 +18% |
| 2023 | $10,517 +3.6% | $299,900 |
| 2022 | $10,152 +3.2% | $299,900 |
| 2021 | $9,837 +2.6% | $299,900 |
| 2020 | $9,591 +10.1% | $299,900 |
| 2019 | $8,713 | $299,900 |
| 2018 | $8,713 +23.9% | $299,900 |
| 2017 | $7,032 +2.4% | $299,900 +63.3% |
| 2016 | $6,869 +2.1% | $183,700 |
| 2015 | $6,725 +3% | $183,700 |
| 2014 | $6,529 +2.5% | $183,700 |
| 2013 | $6,367 -22.1% | $183,700 |
| 2012 | $8,174 +4% | $183,700 -38.6% |
| 2011 | $7,863 +3.8% | $299,100 |
| 2010 | $7,573 +3.6% | $299,100 |
| 2009 | $7,313 -5.6% | $299,100 |
| 2008 | $7,747 +5.5% | $299,100 +151.3% |
| 2007 | $7,342 | $119,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $119,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $119,000 |
| 2004 | $6,616 | $119,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $119,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $119,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $119,000 |
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Neighborhood: 07079
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10South Mountain AnnexGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10South Orange Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Columbia Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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