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    • $760,000

    78 Van Buren St, Passaic City, NJ 07055

    8beds
    4,201sqft
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    $5,483/mo
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    Multi Family
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $181/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    High ceilingsLarge rooms
    Excellent opportunity for both investors and owner-occupants! This spacious two-family home offers separate electric and gas, an owner's electric meter, a 5-car driveway, and a detached 3-car garage. Featuring large rooms, high ceilings, and an identical layout on the first and second floors, this property provides excellent flexibility and income potential.The first-floor unit offers 3 bedrooms, a renovated kitchen (2023), and a finished basement with a recreation room and powder room, providing valuable additional living space. The second-floor unit also features 3 bedrooms plus a finished attic with two bonus rooms and a full bath, ideal for a family room, home office, or guest space.Recent updates include new water heaters (2025 & 2026) and a newer boiler (2025 for one unit). Property is being sold strictly as-is.Conveniently located near schools, restaurants, supermarkets, shopping, and public transportation. Bus Route 705 to Willowbrook Mall is just one street away, while Routes 702 (Elmwood Park), 707 (Paramus), and 744 (William Paterson University) are all nearby. Enjoy easy access to Routes 21 and 46, making commuting throughout Northern New Jersey quick and convenient.A fantastic opportunity to own a well-located multi-family property with strong rental potential and room to grow.
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    Listed by:

    Tracy Yaw Chan 973-228-1050,

    C-21 Cedarcrest Realty

    Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4042860MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 8
      • Bathrooms: 3.1
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • 2 Units, Baseboard - Hotwater, Electric, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Microwave, Range/Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
      Features
      • Bedrooms, Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Rec Room, Utility Room, Attic, Eat-In Kitchen, Family Room
      • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl-Linoleum Floors
      • Windows: Thermal Windows/Doors
      • Basement: Yes,Finished,Full
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 4,201
      • Total interior livable area: 4,201 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 5
      • Parking features: Shared Driveway, Off Street, Detached Garage, Oversized
      • Garage spaces: 3
      • Uncovered spaces: 5
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Open Porch(es)
      • Exterior features: Sidewalk
      Lot
      • Size: 3,484 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 30 x 118
      • Features: Level
      Details
      • Parcel number: 2507040950000000140000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: Multi Family
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1900
      • Major remodel year: 2023

      Utilities & green energy

      • Gas: Gas-Natural
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, Fire Extinguisher
      Location
      • Region: Passaic

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $181/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $288,900
      • Annual tax amount: $12,301
      • Date on market: 7/24/2026
      • Total actual rent: 1950
      • Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas, Tenant Pays Heat, Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/17/2026Pending sale$760,000$181/sqft
        Source: GSMLS #4042860 Report a problem
        7/24/2026Listed for sale$760,000+18.8%$181/sqft
        Source: GSMLS #4042860 Report a problem
        11/20/2023Sold$640,000+1.7%$152/sqft
        Source: GSMLS #3854758 Report a problem
        8/1/2023Pending sale$629,000$150/sqft
        Source: NJMLS #23022020 Report a problem
        7/17/2023Listed for sale$629,000+202%$150/sqft
        Source: NJMLS #23022020 Report a problem
        5/9/2018Listing removed$208,293-55.6%$50/sqft
        Source: Auction.com Report a problem
        3/13/2018Listed for sale--
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        6/28/2006Sold$469,000+33.2%$112/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/2/2005Sold$352,000+120%$84/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        2/2/2000Sold$160,000$38/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$11,536 +3%$288,900 +3.3%
        2024$11,203 $279,800
        2023$11,203 +3.9%$279,800
        2022$10,778 +2.4%$279,800
        2021$10,520 +2.3%$279,800
        2020$10,288 +2.2%$279,800
        2019$10,067 +3.2%$279,800
        2018$9,757 +3.5%$279,800
        2017$9,424 -16.3%$279,800
        2016$11,253 +1.9%$279,800 +88.3%
        2015$11,047 +1.7%$148,600
        2014$10,867 +2.9%$148,600
        2013$10,561 +3.1%$148,600
        2012$10,240 +0.6%$148,600
        2011$10,175 +12.2%$148,600
        2010$9,069 $148,600
        2009-- $148,600
        2008-- $148,600
        2007-- $148,600
        2006-- $148,600
        2005-- $148,600
        2004-- $148,600 +5.8%
        2003-- $140,400
        2002-- $140,400
        2001-- $140,400
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 07055

        Getting around

        91 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        56 / 100
        Good Transit
        58 / 100
        Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • High: Passaic

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