156 Academy St

South Orange, NJ 07079

$919,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
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per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 11/25/24
Sold 11/25/24

Description

Stunning modern home renovated in 2024! This 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home was just renovated and is a true gem! Just minutes from downtown South Orange and the train station, this home offers modern luxury and convenience. Step into the bright enclosed porch with 10 windows, and experience the open-concept first floor with stunning oak wood floors. The gourmet Kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring quartz countertops, a marble backsplash, and premium Thermador stainless steel appliances. The Dining...Stunning modern home renovated in 2024! This 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home was just renovated and is a true gem! Just minutes from downtown South Orange and the train station, this home offers modern luxury and convenience. Step into the bright enclosed porch with 10 windows, and experience the open-concept first floor with stunning oak wood floors. The gourmet Kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring quartz countertops, a marble backsplash, and premium Thermador stainless steel appliances. The Dining Room flows seamlessly into a fenced Backyard with a stone patio perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, you'll discover three spacious Bedrooms and a sleek, stylish full bath. The third-floor Primary En-Suite Bedroom/Home Office-Den offers ultimate privacy with two closets (including a walk-in) and a luxurious En-Suite Bath. The finished Lower Level provides flexible living space for a Recreation Room, Home Office, or Playroom. With a prime location and every feature you could dream of, 156 Academy St. is not to be missed!

Property Details for 156 Academy Street

Style
Colonial
Directions
Parker Avenue to Academy Street Between 3rd Street and 4th Street
Days On Market
9
Primary Style
Colonial
LISTING UPDATED: 11/26/2025 03:03 AM

Property Details for 156 Academy Street

StatusSold
MLS #3923388
Days on Market9
Taxes$13,780 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF
CountyEssex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY, SCOTT SHUMAN

Sold By COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, MICHAEL AUER

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Building Information for 156 Academy Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

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$5,627 per month

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$4,479

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Property Information for 156 Academy Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: S ORANGE
  • Grade School: S MOUNTAIN
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 9
  • Renovated Year: 2024
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 2009
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 156.0
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Academy St
  • Zip Code: 07079
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $13,780
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 608600.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-02009-0000-00004-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: On-Street Parking
  • # Garage Spaces: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 4
  • Approximate Lot Size: .070 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.07
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1900
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 342100.0
  • Assessment Land: 266500.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Composition Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, CeilHigh, SmokeDet, StallShw, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 19x24
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 12x13
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 11x10
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 12x10
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 15x7
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 14x15
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Kitchen Dim: 9x15
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Living Room Dim: 19x15
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 16x6
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 21x25
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Pantry, Powder Room, Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath Main
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 8
  • Other Room 3: Sunroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Rec Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement

Property History for 156 Academy Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 25, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1547649812

$919,000

+93.5% / yr

Nov 25, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3923388

$919,000—
Nov 13, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3923388

—
Sep 11, 2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3923388

$869,000—
Nov 21, 2023

Sold

GSMLS #3876519

$450,000—
Oct 27, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1524459640

$450,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/25/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1547649812

$919,000

+93.5% / yr

11/25/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3923388

$919,000
11/13/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3923388

—
09/11/2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3923388

$869,000
11/21/2023

Sold

GSMLS #3876519

$450,000
10/27/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1524459640

$450,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 156 Academy Street

Taxable ValueLand$266,500Additions$405,400Total$671,900
Tax Record2024$20,210 ($1,684 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,971 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,971 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,049 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900ZoningR-BCountyESSEXAPN19 02009-0000-00004

Schools near 156 Academy Street

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
South Mountain Annex
Public - PK to 5
South Orange Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Columbia Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
South Mountain Annex
Public - K to 1
Rating
School
Distance
South Mountain Annex
PublicPK to 5

South Orange Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia Senior High School
Public9 to 12

South Mountain Annex
PublicK to 1

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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