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    888 Lake St, Newark City, NJ 07104

    4beds
    1,700sqft
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    $3,650/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1907
    3,920 Square Feet Lot
    $556,700 Zestimate®
    $323/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Eat-in kitchenClassic four-bedroom two-full-bath colonialTimeless architectural detailsDrenched in natural sunlightInviting front porchFlexible living spaceGenerously sized second bedroom
    Welcome to 886 Lake Street, a classic four-bedroom, two-full-bath Colonial in the desirable Forest Hill section. Filled with character and drenched in natural sunlight, this well-maintained home is move-in ready. An inviting front porch opens to a gracious foyer, formal living room and dining room ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The eat-in kitchen includes a pantry and reat entrance, while a full bathroom completes the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find a comfortable primary bedroom, a generously sized second bedroom, two smaller bedrooms and a second full bathroom. The walk-up attic offers outstanding potential for a future primary suite, recreation room, playroom, home office or additional living space.The full unfinished basement provides laundry facilities and abundant storage, along with a Bilco door to the backyard. A private driveway and blacktop rear area offer ample off-street parking, while an existing concrete slab provides the potential to build a garage, if desired. A rear ramp also makes moving household items in and out easier. Ideally located near Essex County Branch Brook Park, offering 360 acres of beautiful green space, recreational amenities, walking paths and its renowned seasonal cherry blossoms. With generous windows, timeless architectural details, flexible living space and exciting expansion possibilities, this sun-filled Forest Hill Colonial has so much to offer. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to make 886 Lake Street your own!
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    Listed by:

    Marie Markey 973-477-1315,

    Keller Williams Suburban Realty

    Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4045695MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Second
      Dining room
      • Features: Formal Dining Room
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Features: Eat-in Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Basement
      • Features: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Walkout
      Heating
      • 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • 1 Unit, Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater From Furnace
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Entrance Foyer, Bathroom
      • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
      • Windows: Blinds
      • Basement: Yes,Bilco-Style Door,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,700
      • Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Driveway-Exclusive, On Street, None
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Lot
      • Size: 3,920 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 37.6 x 100
      • Features: Level
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1614008080000000250000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1907

      Utilities & green energy

      • Gas: Gas-Natural
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Available, Fiber Optic Available

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector
      • Subdivision: Forest Hill
      Location
      • Region: Newark

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $323/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $159,600
      • Annual tax amount: $6,382
      • Date on market: 8/8/2026
      • Exclusions: Furniture and Personal Decor Items
      • Ownership type: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $556,700

        $529,000 - $585,000

        $2,704/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/8/2026Listed for sale$549,000$323/sqft
        Source: GSMLS #4045695 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$6,382 +5.2%$159,600
        2024$6,070 +0.1%$159,600
        2023$6,065 $159,600
        2022$6,065 $159,600
        2021$6,065 +1%$159,600
        2020$6,003 +111.6%$159,600
        2019$2,837 $159,600
        2018$2,837 -48.3%$159,600
        2017$5,490 +4%$159,600
        2016$5,281 +6.7%$159,600
        2015$4,949 +5%$159,600
        2014$4,713 -19.9%$159,600 -9.7%
        2012$5,884 +4.7%$176,800
        2011$5,622 +16.1%$176,800
        2010$4,843 +5.4%$176,800
        2009$4,595 +4.4%$176,800
        2008$4,402 $176,800
        2007$4,402 $176,800
        2006-- $176,800
        2005-- $176,800
        2004$3,819 $176,800
        2003-- $176,800 +1704.1%
        2002-- $9,800
        2001-- $9,800
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Forest Hill

        Getting around

        70 / 100
        Very Walkable
        64 / 100
        Good Transit
        51 / 100
        Bikeable

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