157 Grafton Ave

Newark, NJ 07104

$555,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Spacious 3 Family FOREST HILL / NORTH BROADWAY SECTION OF NEWARK 7 Bed 3 Bath, Located approx. 12 blocks from Branch Brook Park. And Branch Brook Station. Take this train to Newark Penn and be in NYC in no time. This Home is located in the North Ward of Newark. A Library, Eliot Elementary School, and Store are located on the corners. Public transportation down the block. Main bedroom on second floor has two small rooms that you can turn into closets, offices, nurseries sitting room or storage. These...Spacious 3 Family FOREST HILL / NORTH BROADWAY SECTION OF NEWARK 7 Bed 3 Bath, Located approx. 12 blocks from Branch Brook Park. And Branch Brook Station. Take this train to Newark Penn and be in NYC in no time. This Home is located in the North Ward of Newark. A Library, Eliot Elementary School, and Store are located on the corners. Public transportation down the block. Main bedroom on second floor has two small rooms that you can turn into closets, offices, nurseries sitting room or storage. These two rooms are not in the Bedroom count for that unit. Kitchen on the 2nd and 1st floor are eat-in with a nice size pantry. Spacious backyard. Dunkin donuts, 7/11, White Castle, Mc Donald are on Broadway, which located 2 blocks away. Besides the Elementary School on the corner, you have Marin Elementary which goes up to 8th grade on Broadway and another Elementary School a couple blocks down. The Northward is home to Newark Tech High School. Located on 223 Broadway. This apartment is also located across the water from Kearny. Which houses a Korean BBQ, Hook n Reel, Old Navy, Target, La Fitness, Starbucks, Walmart, Bj, and many more. Airport is 20mins away. Home is sold as is. Seller will provide his inspection report for informational purpose. BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR CO, Attorney has alll docs.
  1. Listed by MARY SMITH • SIGNATURE REALTY NJ

Property Details for 157 Grafton Avenue

Directions
TAKE 21 TO EXIT 5 TURN LEFT ON MC CARTER HWY TO GRAFTON. IN BETWEEN MT PROSPECT AND BROADWAY.
Days On Market
135
Section/Subdiv/Development
FOREST HILL/ NORTH BROADWAY
LISTING UPDATED: 03/26/2025 03:03 AM

Property Details for 157 Grafton Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #3869044
Days on Market135
Taxes$6,676 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti Family
Year Built1941
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF
CountyEssex County
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Building Information for 157 Grafton Avenue

Stories-Residences3Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,464 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,908

Property Taxes

$556

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 157 Grafton Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: L M MARIN
  • Grade School: ELLIOT
  • High School: TECHNOLOGY
  • Active Days on Market: 84
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Newark City
  • Block Identifier: 777
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1614.0
  • Street # Display: 157.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 0
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Grafton Ave
  • Zip Code: 07104-4330
  • Total Units: 3
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $6,676
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 178700.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1614-00777-0000-00060-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2022
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: On-Street Parking
  • # Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage Description: On-Street Parking
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Identifier: 60
  • Approximate Lot Size: 25X100
  • Total Acres: 0.06
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1941
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 151200.0
  • Assessment Land: 27500.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: Radiators - Steam
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Metal Fence, Open Porch(es)
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carpeting, Smoke Detector
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle, Flat
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Easement: No
Multi Family
Unit 1 Information
  • Unit 1 Appl/Equip: CarbMDet, CookGas
  • Unit 1 Baths: 1.0
  • Unit 1 Bedrooms: 3
  • Unit 1 Fireplaces: 0.0
  • Unit 1 Handicap Modified: No
  • Unit 1 Levels: 1.0
  • Unit 1 Owner/Tenant Pays: Owner Pays Water, Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas, Tenant Pays Heat
  • Unit 1 Rent: 0.0
  • Unit 1 Room Description: Bedrooms, Eat-In Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Pantry, Porch
  • Unit 1 Rooms: 6.0
  • Unit 1 Security Deposit: 0.0
  • Unit 1 Sq Ft: 0.0
Unit 2 Information
  • Unit 2 Appl/Equip: CarbMDet, CookGas, Refrig
  • Unit 2 Baths: 1.0
  • Unit 2 Bedrooms: 3
  • Unit 2 Fireplaces: 0.0
  • Unit 2 Handicap Modified: No
  • Unit 2 Levels: 2.0
  • Unit 2 Owner/Tenant Pays: Owner Pays Water, Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas, Tenant Pays Heat
  • Unit 2 Rent: 0.0
  • Unit 2 Room Description: Bedrooms, Eat-In Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Pantry, Sunroom
  • Unit 2 Rooms: 6.0
  • Unit 2 Security Deposit: 0.0
  • Unit 2 Sq Ft: 0.0
Unit 3 Information
  • Unit 3 Appl/Equip: CarbMDet, CookGas, Refrig
  • Unit 3 Baths: 1.0
  • Unit 3 Bedrooms: 1
  • Unit 3 Fireplaces: 0.0
  • Unit 3 Handicap Modified: No
  • Unit 3 Lease Expiration: 10-31-2024
  • Unit 3 Levels: 3.0
  • Unit 3 Owner/Tenant Pays: Owner Pays Water, Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas
  • Unit 3 Rent: 1300.0
  • Unit 3 Room Description: Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Porch
  • Unit 3 Rooms: 4.0
  • Unit 3 Security Deposit: 1950.0
  • Unit 3 Sq Ft: 0.0
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Style: 3-Three Story
Income & Expenses Information
  • Total Operating Expense: $.00
  • Net Operating Income: $.00
  • Gross Operating Income: $.00
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 157 Grafton Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 25, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3869044

$555,000
Mar 21, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1530330966

$555,000

+12.6% / yr

Feb 22, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3869044

Oct 10, 2023

Price Change

GSMLS #3869044

$550,000
Oct 10, 2023

Price Change

GSMLS #3869044

$565,000
Oct 10, 2023

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3869044

$550,000
May 14, 2023

Sold

NJMLS #23004362

$500,000
May 10, 2023

Sold

GSMLS #3828737

$500,000
May 5, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1512628778

$500,000

+3.3% / yr

Apr 26, 2023

Under Contract

GSMLS #3828737

Feb 14, 2023

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3828737

$500,000
Feb 13, 2023

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #23004362

$500,000
Dec 6, 2022

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #22042735

Dec 6, 2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3820412

$525,000
Dec 6, 2022

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #22042735

$525,000
May 25, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250187596

$270,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/25/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3869044

$555,000
03/21/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1530330966

$555,000

+12.6% / yr

02/22/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3869044

10/10/2023

Price Change

GSMLS #3869044

$550,000
10/10/2023

Price Change

GSMLS #3869044

$565,000
10/10/2023

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3869044

$550,000
05/14/2023

Sold

NJMLS #23004362

$500,000
05/10/2023

Sold

GSMLS #3828737

$500,000
05/05/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1512628778

$500,000

+3.3% / yr

04/26/2023

Under Contract

GSMLS #3828737

02/14/2023

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3828737

$500,000
02/13/2023

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #23004362

$500,000
12/06/2022

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #22042735

12/06/2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3820412

$525,000
12/06/2022

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #22042735

$525,000
05/25/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #250187596

$270,000

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

Public Records for 157 Grafton Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$27,500Additions$151,200Total$178,700
Tax Record2023$6,662 ($555 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,472 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,472 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912CountyESSEXAPN14 00777-0000-00060

Schools near 157 Grafton Avenue

This home is within The Newark Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Ridge Street Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Luis Munoz Marin Ele
PublicPK to 8

New Park School
PublicPK to 8

Elliott Street Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

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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