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$599,500

139 Sanford St East Orange, NJ 07018

4 beds
4 full
House

Property details

About 139 Sanford St

Discover this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath Colonial home located just minutes from South Orange and Seton Hall University. Spread across four fully finished levels, this spacious home offers modern living with classic charm. Enjoy off-street parking, a private backyard, and brand-new updates throughout including roof, siding, HVAC, plumbing, appliances, electrical, and flooring. Step inside to an open-concept layout featuring a sun-filled living and dining area, an enclosed porch, and a sleek kitchen with an island overlooking the garden with new stainless steel appliances. The second floor includes a spacious primary suite with walk-in closet and private bath, plus two additional bedrooms and a hall bath. A second primary suite with full bath and storage is located on the third floor. The finished basement offers flexible living space, a full bathroom, laundry hookups, storage, and direct walkout access. Commuter-friendly location just minutes from I-280, the Garden State Parkway, VA Hospital, East Orange Hospital, Monte Irvin Orange Park and NYC-bound trains and buses. Seller is open to providing concessions for offers over list price. Home may qualify for grant programs ask about options to reduce your rate, down payment, or closing costs. LA has an interest in the home and we are hosting OH during the week and weekends.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #25020431

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: None
  • Waterfront: None
  • Exterior: None
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $599,500
  • Annual Tax Amount: $8,113
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • MLS Number: 25020431
  • Office Name: EXP Realty, LLC
  • Office Phone: (866) 201-6210
  • Listing Agent: Darrell Bailey

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 14, 2023
Home Sold
$300,000
Jan 06, 2022
Home Sold
$226,790
Mar 18, 2019
Home Sold
$220,000
Mar 14, 2019
Home Sold
$130,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$256,100$8,113
2022$256,100$6,460
2021$116,800$6,460
2020$116,800$6,307
2019$116,800$5,978

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

6

Langston Hughes Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.4 mi

160 Rhode Island Ave

2

Benjamin Banneker Academy

Public District PK-6

0.6 mi

500 S Clinton St

2

Ecole Toussaint Louverture

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

330 Central Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,944. Most East Orange, NJ residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

35%
<35k
39%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
6%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

66%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
8%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
28%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • IKEAIKEA
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QuiznosQuiznos
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Jack In The BoxJack In The Box

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • AudiAudi
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Soft Adult ContemporarySoft Adult Contemporary
  • NewsNews
  • JazzJazz
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 139 Sanford St

The listing price of 139 Sanford St property is $599,500.

The property 139 Sanford St is a house located in East Orange, New Jersey, 07018.

Active Listing: 139 Sanford St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 139 Sanford St are: Langston Hughes Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Benjamin Banneker Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Ecole Toussaint Louverture (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Pride Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Oakwood Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lincoln Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Orange High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Orange Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $8,113 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on July 14, 2023 for $300,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 139 Sanford St has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

This home is located at 139 Sanford St in East Orange, NJ and zip code 07018. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $599,500.

East Orange, NJ housing market in June 2025 saw over 3 listings sold above listed price, more than 3 sold at listed price and over 2 sold below. Between May and June 2025, East Orange, NJ real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 30.3%.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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