#25018741, Francesco Mazzaferro, Listing office: Christies International Real Estate Group-Hoboken
281 York St Jersey City, NJ 07302
Property details
About 281 York St
Circa 1852, this four-story, four family classic 25 foot brownstone on Van Vorst Park, sits on a 100 foot deep lot , which lends to extension possibilities. This grand home has upgrades which include four newer baths, two renovated kitchens and newer oil heating tank and boiler. Ideal location for a condo conversion or turn this property into your dream home in this beautiful neighborhood.
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Architectural Style: Brownstone
- Heating: Natural Gas, Oil
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $2,495,000
- Annual Tax Amount: $42,693
- Tax Year: 2024
- MLS Number: 250001637
- MLS Name: HudsonCountyNJ
- Office Name: BOYNE REALTY
- Office Phone: (201) 451-0950
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $1,900,000 | $42,693 |
2022 | $1,900,000 | $30,476 |
2021 | $1,900,000 | $30,590 |
2020 | $1,900,000 | $33,029 |
2019 | $2,144,800 | $31,914 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Frank R. Conwell School
Public District PK-5
0.0 mi
•111 Bright St
9
Cornelia F. Bradford School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•96 Sussex St
5
Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•264 Van Horne 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 $93,354. Residents of Jersey City, NJ typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 281 York St
The listing price of 281 York St property is $2,495,000.
The property 281 York St is a multi located in Jersey City, New Jersey, 07302.
Active Listing: 281 York St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 281 York St are: Frank R. Conwell School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Cornelia F. Bradford School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Rev. Dr. Ercel F. Webb School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Frank R. Conwell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Dr. Michael Conti School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Rafael Cordero y Molina School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), James J. Ferris High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Beloved Community Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Dr Ronald Mcnair High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $42,693 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
This home is located at 281 York St in Jersey City, NJ and zip code 07302 in the Downtown Jersey City neighborhood. Features: 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,495,000.
In May 2025 more than 57 listings in Jersey City, NJ were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 33 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 51 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Jersey City, NJ between April and May 2025 increased by 15.9%. In May 2025 median list price was $718,133 and the average listing age was 36 days.