Filled with charm and character, this turnkey Victorian Colonial offers the perfect blend of original details and modern updates in a convenient location. Situated on a sidewalk-lined street in the heart of Newton, this home is just minutes from downtown shops, restaurants, and major retail amenities. A covered front porch welcomes you inside where you'll find original hardwood floors, moldings, and timeless architectural details throughout. The first floor offers a spacious living room, formal dining room, and a flexible den that could serve as a home office, playroom, or additional bedroom. The updated half bath off the den features crisp white wainscoting and classic style. The renovated kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tiled backsplash, LVP flooring, abundant counter space, and a coffee bar with butcher block counters and open shelving. The adjoining breakfast room offers a breakfast bar and pantry, while a door off the kitchen leads directly to the rear deck. Upstairs are four bedrooms, including one with a huge WIC, along with a full bath featuring a tub/shower combination and charming wainscoting. Outside, enjoy a covered front porch, rear deck, fenced backyard, and an oversized detached garage/barn offering excellent storage, workshop space, or room for hobbies. Public water, public sewer, natural gas, and all the benefits of living in Newton, including free full-day preschool and a complimentary membership to the town pool.
Under contract
$425,000
2 Academy St, Newton Town, NJ 07860
4beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 15 days |
- 531 |
- 53 |
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Listed by:
Rachel Bucci 201-674-5216,
Exp Realty, Llc
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4035596
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Country Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Features: Laundry Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
Heating
- 1 Unit, Radiators - Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless Split AC, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Breakfast, Foyer
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
- Basement: Yes,Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open Porch(es)
- Exterior features: Sidewalk
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 00000.102 AC.
Details
- Parcel number: 2815000040003000140000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle,Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $297,300
- Annual tax amount: $7,429
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2026 | Pending sale | $425,000 |
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| 6/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000+65% |
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| 10/8/2025 | Listing removed | $3,250 |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,250 |
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| 10/17/2023 | Sold | $257,500 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,430 +3.5% | $279,100 +6% |
| 2024 | $7,177 -6% | $263,200 +54.9% |
| 2023 | $7,635 +3% | $169,900 |
| 2022 | $7,416 +0.5% | $169,900 |
| 2021 | $7,382 +5% | $169,900 |
| 2020 | $7,032 +0.6% | $169,900 |
| 2019 | $6,993 +0.6% | $169,900 |
| 2018 | $6,950 +1.7% | $169,900 |
| 2017 | $6,835 +2.8% | $169,900 |
| 2016 | $6,648 +2.2% | $169,900 |
| 2015 | $6,505 -0.4% | $169,900 |
| 2014 | $6,530 +2.4% | $169,900 -14.9% |
| 2013 | $6,377 +1.9% | $199,600 |
| 2012 | $6,257 -7% | $199,600 |
| 2011 | $6,726 +6.2% | $199,600 -22.5% |
| 2010 | $6,334 +5.6% | $257,500 |
| 2009 | $5,997 | $257,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $257,500 +120.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $116,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $116,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $116,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $116,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $116,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $116,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $116,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07860
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Halsted Street Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Newton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Merriam Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Merriam Av
- Middle: Halsted St
- High: Newton
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