Great Opportunity. Bring your vision! Spacious Center Hall Colonial offering tremendous potential for an investor, renovator, or buyer ready to reimagine a substantial home with original architectural character. Property is being sold AS-IS. This home is a Large Corner Property situated on a 30x100 lot, this expansive property features 6 oversized bedrooms, 3 baths, a finished attic loft, full partially finished basement, and off-street parking for up to 3 vehicles. Original details include stained-glass windows, pocket doors, a secondary staircase to the second level, fireplace, formal dining room, den, spacious living room, and welcoming front porch. Bright, generously sized rooms and a traditional center-hall layout provide an excellent canvas for renovation and customization. Upper levels offer six bedrooms plus a finished attic loft with its own bath and kitchenette area. The partially finished full basement with a full bath provides additional flexible space for storage, workshop, recreation, or other possibilities. Rear driveway accommodates approximately 3 cars. Bring your contractor, plans, and imagination to restore, renovate, and unlock the potential of this distinctive property! Close to all transportation and major highways
For sale
$468,000
278 William St, East Orange, NJ 07017
6beds
2,259sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
3,301 Square Feet Lot
$482,700 Zestimate®
$207/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large corner propertyFull partially finished basementFinished attic loftPocket doorsBright generously sized roomsWelcoming front porchFormal dining room
- 9 days
- 257
- 7
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
EIESHA DUNCAN 732-694-8331,
KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS
Source: All Jersey MLS,MLS#: 2702841R
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Area: 270
- Dimensions: 15 x 18
Family room
- Area: 168
- Length: 14
Kitchen
- Features: Granite/Corian Countertops, Pantry, Separate Dining Area
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiant, Radiators-Hot Water
Cooling
- See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range/Oven, Gas Range/Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Gas Water Heater
Features
- 2nd Stairway to 2nd Level, Blinds, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Kitchen, Den, Storage, Dining Room, Family Room, 4 Bedrooms, Bath Full, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen Second, Attic
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Partially Finished, Full, Bath Full, Other Room(s), Storage Space, Utility Room, Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: See Remarks
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,259
- Total interior livable area: 2,259 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 2 Car Width, Asphalt, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Open Porch(es), Patio, Enclosed Porch(es), Yard
Lot
- Size: 3,301 Square Feet
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit
Details
- Parcel number: 0500270000000033
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: East Orange
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $207/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $315,700
- Annual tax amount: $9,916
- Date on market: 8/16/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$482,700
$459,000 - $507,000
$3,901/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $468,000-10.9%$207/sqft |
Source:  All Jersey MLS #2702841R Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2026 | Listing removed | $525,000$232/sqft |
Source:  NJMLS #25043796 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2026 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$232/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #4000535 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2026 | Price change | $549,9500%$243/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2608193R Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000$243/sqft |
Source: All Jersey MLS #2608193R Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,232 +3.2% | $315,700 |
| 2024 | $9,916 +6.5% | $315,700 |
| 2023 | $9,309 | $315,700 |
| 2022 | $9,309 +1.3% | $315,700 +87.9% |
| 2021 | $9,190 +1.3% | $168,000 |
| 2020 | $9,072 +1.3% | $168,000 |
| 2019 | $8,959 | $168,000 |
| 2018 | $8,959 +4.5% | $168,000 |
| 2017 | $8,573 +2.5% | $168,000 |
| 2016 | $8,363 +1.4% | $168,000 |
| 2015 | $8,245 +3.9% | $168,000 |
| 2014 | $7,936 -4.4% | $168,000 |
| 2013 | $8,302 +4.3% | $168,000 -29.8% |
| 2012 | $7,958 +4.7% | $239,400 |
| 2011 | $7,603 +12.1% | $239,400 |
| 2010 | $6,782 +7.4% | $239,400 |
| 2009 | $6,318 +9% | $239,400 |
| 2008 | $5,793 +8.6% | $239,400 |
| 2007 | $5,333 | $239,400 +1121.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $19,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $19,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $19,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $19,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $19,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $19,600 |
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