This apartment is almost an urban myth: a bright Downtown 1BR with its own large private backyard—but without the usual ground-floor tradeoff of losing natural light. This one actually exists—but it comes up for sale about as often as the Mets win the World Series. This 1BR offers an exceptionally large private outdoor space for a ONE-bedroom condo in a historic building. Imagine morning cappuccinos on your south-facing deck, then dinner, cocktails and friends in your own cozy backyard. And you get all of that without sacrificing sunlight: the home sits on an elevated parlor level, seven steps above grade, with sun pouring through oversized windows. Don’t let the stated 534 SF fool you—this home lives and functions much larger. The bright, airy layout includes a king-size bedroom with room for a corner office and two large closets; an expansive modern kitchen with breakfast bar; a laundry nook; and more storage than you’ll find in many TWO-bedroom apartments. How? A remarkably efficient layout where virtually every inch is usable, soaring 11' ceilings, with mechanicals cleverly tucked away overhead rather than competing for valuable closet space—and, best of all, your own approximately 12'x8' PRIVATE storage room directly below the apartment. Impeccably maintained and located in a gut-renovated historic building, the home also features central AC and heat, an in-unit washer/dryer combo, wide-plank floors, exposed brick, recessed lighting throughout and appliances all replaced within the last five years. And then there’s the unbeatable location: just 5 short blocks to Grove Street PATH, with Manhattan just minutes away. Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza, Whole Foods, numerous restaurants, bars, cafés, parks, tennis and basketball courts, Citi Bike, shopping, movies and everyday conveniences are all within easy reach. Private backyard. Elevated parlor level. Huge private storage. Central air. In-unit laundry. Five blocks to PATH. 11' ceilings. All in an affordable package. Also, perfect as an investment with a high rent roll.
For sale
$534,000
229 3rd St #102, Jersey City, NJ 07302
1beds
534sqft
Condominium
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$532,800 Zestimate®
$1,000/sqft
$358/mo HOA
What's special
Gut-renovated historic buildingRecessed lighting throughoutCentral ac and heatTwo large closetsExposed brickWide-plank floorsLarge private backyard
- 27 days
- 1,180
- 91
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
NATALIA CHEBALINA 917-566-8050,
KELLER WILLIAMS CITY LIFE REALTY 201-659-8600
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 260016325
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Description: 1 Kitchen
Living room
- Description: 1 Living Room
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Gas Oven
Features
- 1 Other Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 534
- Total interior livable area: 534 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Lot
- Features: Private Backyard
Details
- Parcel number: 0611109000000011C0102
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick
Community & HOA
HOA
- HOA fee: $358 monthly
Location
- Region: Jersey City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,000/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $438,300
- Annual tax amount: $10,214
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Inclusions: washer/dryer combo, all major kitchen appliances as installed, storage unit
- Exclusions: personal belongings
Estimated market value
$532,800
$506,000 - $559,000
$2,839/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $534,000+90.7%$1,000/sqft |
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| 3/31/2017 | Listing removed | $2,300$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,300$4/sqft |
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| 9/20/2011 | Sold | $280,000$524/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,787 | $438,300 |
| 2024 | $9,787 -0.6% | $438,300 |
| 2023 | $9,849 +40.1% | $438,300 |
| 2022 | $7,030 | $438,300 |
| 2021 | $7,030 +4.2% | $438,300 |
| 2020 | $6,750 +3.5% | $438,300 |
| 2019 | $6,522 +4.4% | $438,300 |
| 2018 | $6,248 +1.3% | $438,300 +447.2% |
| 2017 | $6,169 +45.1% | $80,100 |
| 2016 | $4,250 +0.6% | $80,100 |
| 2015 | $4,223 -0.4% | $80,100 |
| 2014 | $4,241 +428.6% | $80,100 |
| 2012 | $802 | $80,100 |
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