Welcome to 25 University Court—a charming, well-maintained South Orange home offering space, flexibility, and timeless appeal. Located on a tree-lined block known for its warm sense of community and annual block party, this 5BR, 2 full/2 half bath home is just a 15-minute stroll to the Village, Midtown Direct train, shops, and restaurants. Inside, enjoy sunlit rooms, classic details, fresh paint, and an ideal flow for everyday living and entertaining. The living room features a fireplace, the bright sunroom invites relaxation, and the updated kitchen with pantry opens to a new deck. The newly fenced backyard is a private oasis, perfect for gardening or gathering. The renovated lower level includes new systems—furnace, hot water heater, sump pump, French drains—a new powder room, and laundry. The finished third floor with full bath offers endless possibilities: guest suite, home office, or studio. A joyful, personality-filled home ready for its next chapter!
Sold for $999,999
$999,999
25 University Ct, South Orange, NJ 07079
5beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$1,026,100 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$5,704 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,026,100
$903,000 - $1.16M
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Updated kitchenRenovated lower levelClassic detailsFinished third floorPrivate oasisNew deckSunlit rooms
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Listed by:
Dana Farber-Schwern 201-657-5201,
Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair,
Susan Lovit 973-477-7252,
Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair
Bought with:
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Source: NJMLS,MLS#: 25009718
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant, Radiators, Steam
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1 Fireplace, Gas
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Details: Detached
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck / Patio
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Features: Regular
Details
- Parcel number: 1901010000000019
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp
Location
- Region: South Orange
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $689,600
- Annual tax amount: $17,302
- Date on market: 3/26/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Private
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2025 | Sold | $999,999+25.2% |
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| 4/5/2025 | Pending sale | $799,000 |
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| 3/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000+57% |
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| 7/17/2006 | Sold | $509,000+147.1% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/1998 | Sold | $206,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,819 +3% | $689,600 |
| 2024 | $17,302 +5.3% | $689,600 +47.1% |
| 2023 | $16,437 +3.6% | $468,700 |
| 2022 | $15,866 +3.2% | $468,700 |
| 2021 | $15,373 +2.6% | $468,700 |
| 2020 | $14,989 +1.5% | $468,700 |
| 2019 | $14,764 | $468,700 |
| 2018 | $14,764 +12.7% | $468,700 |
| 2017 | $13,103 +2.4% | $468,700 +36.9% |
| 2016 | $12,799 +2.1% | $342,300 |
| 2015 | $12,532 +3% | $342,300 |
| 2014 | $12,165 +2.5% | $342,300 |
| 2013 | $11,864 -4% | $342,300 |
| 2012 | $12,361 +4% | $342,300 -24.3% |
| 2011 | $11,891 +3.8% | $452,300 |
| 2010 | $11,452 +3.6% | $452,300 |
| 2009 | $11,059 +3.1% | $452,300 |
| 2008 | $10,722 +5.5% | $452,300 +174.6% |
| 2007 | $10,162 | $164,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $164,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $164,700 |
| 2004 | $9,157 | $164,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $164,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $164,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $164,700 |
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Neighborhood: 07079
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMarshall Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10South Orange Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Columbia Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Columbia
Source: NJMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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