256 Ellery Ave
Newark City, NJ 07106
$480,000
Beds: 3
Baths: 2 | 1
Sq. Ft.: 1,375
Type: House
Listing #4009681
Renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bath home with finished basement, central air, driveway, and garage in Newark?s Upper Vailsburg section. This move-in ready property features a modern open layout with wide-plank flooring, recessed lighting, and abundant natural light. The living and dining areas flow into an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, gas range, peninsula seating, and designer tile backsplash. A bright, window-lined front room offers flexible space for a home office, sitting area, or additional lounge. Upstairs includes three well-proportioned bedrooms, while all three bathrooms have been updated with large-format tile, modern vanities, and contemporary finishes. The finished basement with full bath adds valuable bonus space for recreation, work-from-home needs, or extended living. Additional highlights include central air conditioning, updated systems, private driveway, and detached garage. Conveniently located near major highways, shopping, parks, Seton Hall University, and public transportation with access to NYC and Newark Liberty International Airport. A fully renovated Upper Vailsburg home offering modern updates, functional space, and long-term value.
Property Features
County: Essex
Community Living: No
Latitude: 40.73591
Longitude: -74.23942
Directions: Sanford to Ellery
Total Rooms: 6
1/2 Baths: 1
Dining Room Description: Living/Dining Combo
Kitchen Description: Breakfast Bar, Pantry, See Remarks
Has Fireplace: No
Number of Fireplaces: 0
Heating: Forced Hot Air
Heating Fuel: Gas-Natural
Cooling: Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, See Remarks
Basement Description: Finished, Full
Has Basement: Yes
Style: Colonial
Exterior: Metal Fence, Patio, Sidewalk
Siding: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt Shingle, See Remarks
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public Water
Utilities: All Underground
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway: 1 Car Width
Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Size: 33.4X90
Lot Size in Acres: 0.07
Garage Description: Detached Garage
Elementary School: MADISON
Jr. High School: ALEXANDER
High School: UNIVERSITY
Property Type: SFR
Property SubType: Single Family
Year Built: 1925
Status: Active
Senior Community: No
Tax Amt / Rate / Rate Yr / Yr: 5381 / 3.803 / 2025 / 2024
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Amount: $5,381
Amenities: Storage
Days On Market: 2
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Seller's Representative:
WEICHERT REALTORS
WEICHERT REALTORS
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