Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street just blocks from the NYC train, SOPAC, and Downtown South Orange's shops, restaurants, cafes, parks, and fitness studios, this beautifully renovated two-family home offers charm, convenience, and flexibility. A welcoming front porch invites you to relax and enjoy your morning coffee. The first-floor unit features a spacious, light-filled living room, abundant closet space throughout, a large dining room with built-ins, a renovated bath, and a renovated kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and extensive cabinetry. A versatile bonus room with backyard access is ideal for a home office, den, or guest space. The primary bedroom easily accommodates a king-sized bed, while the second bedroom is generously sized with an outfitted closet. Upstairs, Unit 2 offers a bright open-concept layout with a renovated kitchen, renovated bath, dining area, and comfortable living space. The oversized primary bedroom features large closets and excellent natural light. Spacious bedroom 2 also features a generous, outfitted closet. A private patio and yard provide the perfect setting for outdoor dining and summer barbecues. Just minutes from everything South Orange has to offer, this turnkey property is an exceptional opportunity for both owner-occupants seeking rental income and investors alike.
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$699,000
163 Church St, South Orange Village Twp., NJ 07079
4beds
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Multi Family
Built in 1894
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$728,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 44 days
- 1,359
- 84
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Janet Sklar 917-312-6111,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4043150
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- 2 Units, Radiators - Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
Features
- See Remarks, Bedrooms, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Sunroom
- Basement: Yes,Bilco-Style Door,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, See Remarks
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open Porch(es), Patio, Porch
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Dimensions: .069 AC
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1619023010000000380000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Clapboard
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1894
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
- Subdivision: Downtown
Location
- Region: South Orange
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $598,400
- Annual tax amount: $15,462
- Date on market: 7/30/2026
- Total actual rent: 2200
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas, Tenant Pays Heat, Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$728,800
$692,000 - $765,000
$3,195/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000+4.3% |
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| 1/10/2024 | Sold | $670,000-1.3% |
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| 12/4/2023 | Pending sale | $679,000 |
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| 10/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $679,000+579% |
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| 1/26/2016 | Sold | $100,000-18.4% |
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| 8/11/1999 | Sold | $122,500 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,463 +3% | $598,400 |
| 2024 | $15,014 +36.7% | $598,400 +91.1% |
| 2023 | $10,984 +3.6% | $313,200 |
| 2022 | $10,602 +3.2% | $313,200 |
| 2021 | $10,273 +2.6% | $313,200 |
| 2020 | $10,016 +34.3% | $313,200 |
| 2019 | $7,460 | $313,200 |
| 2018 | $7,460 -9.4% | $313,200 |
| 2017 | $8,238 +2.4% | $313,200 +45.5% |
| 2016 | $8,046 +2.1% | $215,200 |
| 2015 | $7,878 +3% | $215,200 |
| 2014 | $7,648 -17.2% | $215,200 |
| 2012 | $9,235 +4% | $215,200 -36.3% |
| 2011 | $8,883 +3.8% | $337,900 |
| 2010 | $8,556 +3.6% | $337,900 |
| 2009 | $8,262 +5.8% | $337,900 |
| 2008 | $7,805 +5.5% | $337,900 +181.8% |
| 2007 | $7,398 | $119,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2004 | $6,666 | $119,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $119,900 |
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Neighborhood: 07079
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Columbia
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