$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#25007345, Rosa Daza, Listing office: Keller Williams City Views Realty
$499,900 List price
589 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Newark City, NJ 07102
$5,936
Closing credit¹
6 beds
2 full
2,600 sqft
0.04 acres
$192 / sqft
House
Property details
About 589 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
Turn-of-the-century charm meets unlimited potential in this spacious 3-story Brownstone located in the heart of Newark. With over 2,500 sq ft, this 6-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home offers historic details like high ceilings, original plaster crown moldings, parquet floors, and wide-plank pine boards that speak to a bygone era. The property also features a large basement ready to be finished, offering additional living space, storage, or the potential for a rec room, studio, or office. Skyline views from the third floor and room for a private rear patio add to the unique appeal. Being sold as-is, this is a rare opportunity for a creative dreamer or first-time buyer to reimagine a true architectural gem. Located just steps from the iconic Krueger Mansion, this home is surrounded by a wave of development and revitalization. Enjoy being within a 20-min. walk to Whole Foods, NJPAC, Prudential Center, and Newark Penn Station. Own a piece of Newark's history and shape its next chapter.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Under Contract Cont. to Show)
(Under Contract Cont. to Show)
Size2,600 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.04 Acres
Year built1895
MLS #3957639
FireplaceNon-Functional
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Other
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior: CODetect, FireExtg, CeilHigh, Skylight, SmokeDet, SoakTub
- Fireplace: Non-Functional
- Total Bedroom Count: 6
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: None
- Exterior: Curbs, Patio, Sidewalk
- Architectural Style: See Remarks
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $499,900
- Price/SqFt: $192
- Lot: Irregular Lot
- Directions: Broad Street to Court Street to Dr. MLK Blvd.
- Year Built: 1895
- Living Area: 2,600 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.04 Acres
- MLS Number: 3957639
- Office Name: RE/MAX VILLA REALTORS
- Office Phone: (201) 868-3100
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Nearby schools
4
Newark Educators Community Charter School
Public Charter PK-4
0.1 mi
•9-11 Hill St
5
Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School
Public District PK-1
0.5 mi
•150 Newton St
1
East Ward Elementary School
Public District PK-3
0.9 mi
•104 Oliver 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 $15,489. Typical income of Newark City, NJ residents is less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
85%
<35k
15%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
64%
Single, No Kids
27%
Single, with Kids
4%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Mexican League Soccer
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Where do the neighbors shop?
H&M
Foot Locker
Ross Dress For Less
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Little Caesars
Jack In The Box
What do the neighbors drive?
Honda
Dodge
Nissan
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
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About 589 Dr Martin Luther King Jr
The listing price of 589 Dr Martin Luther King Jr property is $499,900.
The property 589 Dr Martin Luther King Jr is a house located in Newark City, New Jersey, 07102.
Accepting Backup Offers: 589 Dr Martin Luther King Jr is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 589 Dr Martin Luther King Jr are: Newark Educators Community Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), East Ward Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Quitman Street Community School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Discovery Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), New Horizons Community Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Arts High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Marion P. Thomas Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), American History High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
The property at 589 Dr Martin Luther King Jr has 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 589 Dr Martin Luther King Jr is 2,600 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 589 Dr Martin Luther King Jr is 1895.
This home is located at 589 Dr Martin Luther King Jr in Newark City, NJ and zip code 07102 in the Central Ward neighborhood. This 2,600 square foot home, which was built in 1895, sits on a 0.04 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $499,900.
The number of homes for sale in Newark City, NJ increased by 20.2% between April and May 2025. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 96 days, the median list price was $487,177.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.