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!
Under contract
$549,000
888 Lake St, Newark City, NJ 07104
4beds
1,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$566,500 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
- 76 days
- 93
- 2
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marie Markey 973-477-1315,
Keller Williams Suburban Realty
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4045695
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
$566,500
$538,000 - $595,000
$2,857/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Pending sale | $549,000$323/sqft |
Source:  GSMLS #4045695 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,000$323/sqft |
Source: GSMLS #4045695 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Neighborhood: Forest Hill
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