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Sold for $420,000
  • $420,000

    79 1/2 Merchant Street, Newark, NJ 07105

    3beds
    1,666sqft
    Single Family Residence, Duplex
    Built in 1887
    -- sqft lot
    $420,200 Zestimate®
    $252/sqft
    $2,462 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $420,200

    $382,000 - $462,000

    $2,462/mo

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    What's special

    Detached garageAdditional parking spaceNew furnacesThree levels of livingNewer windowsThree bedroomsTwo full kitchens
    Amazing opportunity in the highly sought-after Ironbound section of Newark! Located in one of the neighborhood's nicest areas on a street just off the corner of Ferry and Wilsons Avenues, this home provides easy access to local shops, diverse restaurants, and vibrant shopping. Enjoy three levels of living in a recently upgraded and updated home including three bedrooms and three full bathrooms, and a finished walk-out basement with a separate entrance, offering flexible use or potential for a separate unit. Offering Mother/daughter possibilities with two full kitchens and newer bathrooms. Detached garage and additional parking space a rare find in this area. Recent major upgrades include newer windows, new furnaces, and new roofs on both the main building and garage. Excellent investor opportunity with strong rental potential in a prime location close to transportation and major highways

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Joan Marchetta 732-546-6325,

    Coldwell Banker Realty,

    Colleen Flynn 908-601-2650,

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Bought with:

    NON MEMBER MORR

    NON MEMBER

    Source: MoreMLS,MLS#: 22601497MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Baseboard, 2 Zoned Heat
    Cooling
    • Multi Units
    Features
    • Basement: Finished,Full,Heated,Walk-Out Access
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,666
    • Total interior livable area: 1,666 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Stories: 2
    Lot
    • Size: 1,306 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13.8 x 100
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1401982000000048
    • Zoning description: Residential, Single Family

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Duplex
    Materials
    • Brick Veneer
    • Roof: Flat
    Condition
    • Year built: 1887

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: None
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Newark

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $252/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $126,900
    • Annual tax amount: $4,826
    • Date on market: 1/16/2026
    • Exclusions: Personal Belongings

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/5/2026Sold$420,000-3.4%$252/sqft
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    7/9/2026Pending sale$435,000$261/sqft
    Source: MoreMLS #22601497 Report a problem
    6/5/2026Price change$435,000-12.8%$261/sqft
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    1/16/2026Listed for sale$499,000$300/sqft
    Source: MoreMLS #22601497 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    Tax history is unavailable.

    Neighborhood: North Ironbound

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Ivy Hill

    Source: MoreMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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