Congratulations! You've found it, the condo that actually deserves those superlatives, those last three listings lied about. Nestled on a quiet street in Journal Square, Jersey City's fastest-growing neighborhood and current darling of the "wait, I can afford this?" crowd. Unit 12 at 278 Magnolia Avenue is a two-bedroom, one-bath stunner that wants you to stop renting someone else's dream and start living your own. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, the kind that makes your socks slide and your guests immediately say "oh wow, are these original?" (Yes. Yes, they are.) The unit faces south, which means golden-hour light that hits different every single afternoon. Your plants will thrive. Your skin will glow. Your enemies will be confused by your general radiance. Both bedrooms are genuinely large, not "large" as in "we measured diagonally and included the closet" large. Large as in you can fit a king bed and have a nightstand on both sides, like a functioning adult. The bathroom is equally generous. No turning sideways to brush your teeth here. And yes, there is a washer and dryer in the unit. In the unit. Not in the basement next to a flickering bulb and someone's mystery bins. Your laundry stays where you do. The building itself is a well-maintained pre-war charmer, because back then they built things to last, not to be flipped in 18 months. There's character in these walls. History. And it's walking distance to THE PATH! The bottom line: this is the rare apartment that delivers on every promise — space, light, location, laundry, and a neighborhood that's going up while you're still getting in at the right time. The only thing it can't do is unpack for you.
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Listed by:
MATTHEW J FLEMING212-851-6931,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY201-798-3300
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 260014525
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
Description: 1 Kitchen
Living room
Description: 1 Living Room
Heating
Radiators
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Appliances
Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Gas Oven
Laundry: Common Area
Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
Total structure area: 865
Total interior livable area: 865 sqft
Property
Parking
Parking features: None
Details
Parcel number: 37120
Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
Home type: Condo
Architectural style: Multi Level
Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
Brick
Community & HOA
HOA
HOA fee: $660 monthly
Location
Region: Jersey City
Financial & listing details
Price per square foot: $462/sqft
Annual tax amount: $6,913
Date on market: 7/23/2026
Inclusions: All Major Appliances, Fixtures, and Window Blinds