Welcome to 87 Semel Ave, a beautifully renovated 2-family home offering spacious layouts, modern updates, and strong multi-family appeal in Garfield. The first unit features two bedrooms and one full bathroom, while the second unit offers a flexible layout with two bedrooms and one full bathroom on the main level, plus an additional bedroom and full bathroom located in the attic, providing extra space and versatility. Both units showcase open layouts with bright living and dining areas, well-designed kitchens equipped with stainless steel appliances and clean contemporary finishes. With a total of five bedrooms and three full bathrooms, this property provides comfortable living across both units and excellent potential for homeowners and investors alike. An unfinished basement offers additional storage space, completing this well-rounded property. Conveniently located near transportation, shopping, parks, and major commuter routes, this move-in-ready multi-family is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Grab it before it's gone!
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Price cut: $5K (9/16)
$754,000
87 Semel Ave, Garfield City, NJ 07026
5beds
19,998sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1914
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$38/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern updatesClean contemporary finishesSpacious layoutsWell-designed kitchensFive bedroomsStainless steel appliancesOpen layouts
- 56 days
- 1,283
- 66
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tovia Lichtman 347-470-6144,
Keller Williams Mid-Town Direct
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4046274
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Microwave Oven
Features
- Bedrooms, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Attic
- Basement: Yes,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 19,998
- Total interior livable area: 19,998 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5000 SF
Details
- Parcel number: 1121001600000000220000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1914
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector
Location
- Region: Garfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $38/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $202,100
- Annual tax amount: $7,031
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Total actual rent: 19998
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas, Tenant Pays Heat, Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026 | Price change | $754,000-0.7%$38/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $759,000$38/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Listing removed | $759,000$38/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #4037605 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $759,000$38/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #4037605 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2026 | Listing removed | $759,000$38/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #4015321 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Pending sale | $759,000$38/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $759,000+110.8%$38/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Sold | $360,000$18/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,031 +4.3% | $202,100 |
| 2025 | $6,744 | $202,100 |
| 2024 | $6,744 +1.7% | $202,100 |
| 2023 | $6,631 | $202,100 |
| 2022 | -- | $202,100 |
| 2021 | $6,120 +4.2% | $202,100 |
| 2020 | $5,873 +2.3% | $202,100 |
| 2019 | $5,742 | $202,100 |
| 2018 | $5,742 +4.9% | $202,100 |
| 2017 | $5,473 +2.5% | $202,100 |
| 2016 | $5,337 +2.7% | $202,100 |
| 2015 | $5,196 +1.9% | $202,100 |
| 2014 | $5,097 +4.3% | $202,100 |
| 2012 | $4,887 +2.6% | $202,100 |
| 2011 | $4,761 +2.7% | $202,100 +78.5% |
| 2010 | $4,637 +4.2% | $113,200 |
| 2009 | $4,449 | $113,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $113,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $113,200 +2.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $110,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $110,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $110,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $110,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $110,200 |
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Neighborhood: 07026
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