$775,000

222 Van Buren St Newark City, NJ 07105

$9,203
Closing credit¹
5 beds
4 full
0.05 acres
Multi-Family

Property details

About 222 Van Buren St

Rare Investor Opportunity in Newark's Historic Ironbound! Don't miss this fully occupied, brick 2-family property in the heart of Newark's sought-after Ironbound section directly across from vibrant and updated Independence Park and next to East Side High School. This charming pre-war building offers historic character and strong rental appeal.Unit 1 features 2 spacious bedrooms, a renovated bath, stainless steel eat-in kitchen, large dining and living rooms, plus a cozy porch with park views. Unit 2 offers 3 large bedrooms, a renovated bath, a sun-filled eat-in kitchen, and an enclosed balcony/sunroom overlooking the park. Additional features include for both units: high ceilings, parquet and mosaic flooring, central air and heat, new electric/plumbing, and separate utilities add to the appeal.The fully finished basement is ideal for extra value, complete with stone-style flooring, 2 full bathrooms, 1 additional room, summer kitchen, large recreational/office/gym potential, and coin-operated laundry room. Endless possibilities! Located near major roads, public transportation, restaurants, and shops this is a perfect addition to your investment portfolio!

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
Lot size0.05 Acres
Year built1915
ParkingNone, On-Street Parking
MLS #3959649

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: High Ceilings, Parquet Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5
  • Parking: None, On-Street Parking
  • Exterior: Open Porch(es), Patio
  • Architectural Style: 2-Two Story
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $775,000
  • Directions: Between New York Ave and Nichols St
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
  • MLS Number: 3959649
  • Office Name: RE/MAX SELECT
  • Office Phone: (201) 886-8888

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$775,000

222 Van Buren St

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Nearby schools

1

East Ward Elementary School

Public District PK-3

0.5 mi

104 Oliver St

4

Newark Educators Community Charter School

Public Charter PK-4

1.2 mi

9-11 Hill St

5

Hamilton Intermediate School

Public District 4-5

1.6 mi

223 Hamilton St

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 $46,090. The most common annual income of people living in Newark City, NJ is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

34%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

41%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • H&MH&M
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Foot LockerFoot Locker

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • White CastleWhite Castle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HondaHonda
  • NissanNissan
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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This home is located at 222 Van Buren St in Newark City, NJ and zip code 07105 in the East Ward neighborhood. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $775,000.

In April 2025 in Newark City, NJ there were 19.2% more homes for sale than in March. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 95 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $489,500.

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

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