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  • $800,000

    161 Academy St, South Orange, NJ 07079

    4beds
    1,782sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1903
    2,613 Square Feet Lot
    $800,000 Zestimate®
    $449/sqft
    $4,972 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $800,000

    $736,000 - $880,000

    $4,972/mo

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    What's special

    This 1782 square foot townhome home has 4 bedrooms and 4.0 bathrooms. This home is located at 161 Academy St, South Orange, NJ 07079.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Electric, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • CeilHigh, SmokeDet, CODetect, FireExtg, TubShowr
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,782 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Shingle, Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 2,613 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1902003000000017

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1903

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Utilities for property: Electric, Gas-Natural

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: South Orange

    Other

    Other facts
    • Basement: Yes
    • Exterior Features: Deck, Open Porch(es), Wood Fence
    • Master Bath Features: Stall Shower And Tub
    • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
    • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
    • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
    • Dining Room Level: First
    • Kitchen Area: Not Eat-In Kitchen
    • Kitchen Level: First
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Living Room Level: First
    • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
    • Level 1 Rooms: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Powder Room
    • Water: Public Water
    • Level 2 Rooms: Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, 2 Bedrooms
    • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
    • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
    • Cooling: Central Air, 2 Units
    • Parking/Driveway Description: See Remarks, Blacktop, Driveway-Shared
    • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
    • Flooring: Wood
    • Style: Colonial, Duplex
    • Primary Style: Colonial
    • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Renovated
    • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
    • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
    • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Walkout, Powder Room
    • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
    • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, Walkout
    • Easement: Yes
    • Water Heater: Gas
    • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Kitchen Exhaust Fan
    • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
    • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms
    • Interior Features: CeilHigh, SmokeDet, CODetect, FireExtg, TubShowr
    • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
    • Town #: South Orange Village Twp.
    • Ownership type: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/21/2020Sold$477,000-0.4%$268/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3628636 Report a problem
    6/8/2020Pending sale$479,000$269/sqft
    Source: HEARTH REALTY GROUP #3628636 Report a problem
    4/21/2020Price change$479,000-4%$269/sqft
    Source: HEARTH REALTY GROUP #3628636 Report a problem
    3/10/2020Listed for sale$499,000+134.3%$280/sqft
    Source: HEARTH REALTY GROUP #3622709 Report a problem
    4/30/2019Sold$213,000-3.2%$120/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3498402 Report a problem
    12/11/2018Listing removed$220,000$123/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Preferred Realty, Inc. #3498402 Report a problem
    12/10/2018Price change$220,000+4.3%$123/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Preferred Realty, Inc. #3498402 Report a problem
    11/23/2018Price change$211,000-4.1%$118/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Preferred Realty, Inc. #3498402 Report a problem
    9/6/2018Listed for sale$220,000$123/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Preferred Realty, Inc. #3498402 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$14,197 +3%$549,400
    2024$13,784 -11.3%$549,400 +23.9%
    2023$15,547 +3.6%$443,300
    2022$15,006 +3.2%$443,300
    2021$14,540 +23.9%$443,300 +20.8%
    2020$11,737 +1.5%$367,000
    2019$11,561 $367,000
    2018$11,561 +17.7%$367,000
    2017$9,819 +2.4%$367,000 +43.1%
    2016$9,591 +2.1%$256,500
    2015$9,390 +3%$256,500
    2014$9,116 +2.5%$256,500
    2013$8,890 +12.8%$256,500
    2012$7,882 +4%$256,500 -11.1%
    2011$7,582 +3.8%$288,400
    2010$7,302 +3.6%$288,400
    2009$7,051 -9.6%$288,400
    2008$7,799 +5.5%$288,400 +140.7%
    2007$7,392 $119,800
    2006-- $119,800
    2005-- $119,800
    2004$6,661 $119,800
    2003-- $119,800
    2002-- $119,800
    2001-- $119,800

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 07079

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: S MOUNTAIN
    • Middle: S ORANGE
    • High: COLUMBIA

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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