#3955634, Listing Office: EXIT REALTY LUCKY ASSOCIATES
222 Van Buren St Newark City, NJ 07105
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
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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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.
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.
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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.