Welcome to 217 Ward Place, a versatile 2 family home with bonus attic. space and a finished basement. ideally located near shops, parks, schools, Seton Hall University, transportation, and train station with convenient access to New York City. 1st floor unit offers 2 bedrooms, bathroom Kitchen, living room, dining room, 2nd floor unit offers 3 bedroom living/dining combo, kitchen, bathroom. Attic offers bathroom kitchen and large room. 3 car driveway for off street parking. the finished basement provides additional space with a bathroom, 2 rooms, kitchenette, laundry and plenty of storage. Do not miss this opportunity to own a spacious multi-family home in one of Essex county's desirable communities.WE RECEIVE MULTIPLE OFFERS. SELLER IS ASKING HIGHTEST AND BEST DUE WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2026 12pm.
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$650,000
217 Ward Pl, South Orange Village Twp., NJ 07079
6beds
1,500sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$433/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basement
- 15 days
- 676
- 57
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joyce Gowdy-smith 973-901-2522,
Exp Realty, Llc
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4057308
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- 3 Units, Radiators - Hot Water, Radiators - Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- 3 Units, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven - Electric, Water Heater From Furnace
Features
- Bedrooms, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Living/Dining Room, Attic
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Yes,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,500
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: .080 AC
Details
- Parcel number: 1619021060000000160000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
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), Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Alarm System, Smoke Detector
Location
- Region: South Orange
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $433/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $569,700
- Annual tax amount: $14,721
- Date on market: 10/7/2026
- Exclusions: washer and dryer
- Total actual rent: 2850
- Tenant pays: Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas, Tenant Pays Heat
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000+269.3%$433/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
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| 6/19/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,250+4.2%$1/sqft |
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| 3/14/2025 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 2/9/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,200+20%$1/sqft |
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| 1/20/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/4/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,000+11.1%$1/sqft |
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| 10/31/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/21/2021 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
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| 9/22/1999 | Sold | $176,000$117/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,721 +3% | $569,700 |
| 2024 | $14,294 -2.7% | $569,700 +36% |
| 2023 | $14,687 +3.6% | $418,800 |
| 2022 | $14,176 +3.2% | $418,800 |
| 2021 | $13,737 +2.6% | $418,800 |
| 2020 | $13,393 +1.5% | $418,800 |
| 2019 | $13,192 | $418,800 |
| 2018 | $13,192 +5.6% | $418,800 |
| 2017 | $12,498 +2.4% | $418,800 +28.3% |
| 2016 | $12,208 +2.1% | $326,500 |
| 2015 | $11,953 +3% | $326,500 |
| 2014 | $11,604 +2.5% | $326,500 |
| 2013 | $11,317 -1% | $326,500 |
| 2012 | $11,427 +4% | $326,500 -21.9% |
| 2011 | $10,992 +3.8% | $418,100 |
| 2010 | $10,586 +3.6% | $418,100 |
| 2009 | $10,223 +4.6% | $418,100 |
| 2008 | $9,772 +5.5% | $418,100 +178.5% |
| 2007 | $9,261 | $150,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $150,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $150,100 |
| 2004 | $8,346 | $150,100 |
| 2003 | -- | $150,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $150,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $150,100 |
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Neighborhood: 07079
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Columbia
Source: GSMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






