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Property Description
Exciting opportunity to own a spacious two-family home with plenty of income potential! This property offers two separate units, additional attic space for extra living area, and a finished basement that provides even more usable space. Perfect for an owner-occupant looking to help offset their monthly expenses with rental income or an investor seeking a solid addition to their portfolio. Conveniently located near major public transportation, shopping, schools, and other neighborhood amenities. Why rent when you can own a property that can help pay for itself? Don't miss this opportunity!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 196 Amherst St
General
- Price: $740,000
- Taxes: $9,560 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4050814
- Updated: 9/27/2026
- Added to Site: 29 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 13
- Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, Wood Floors
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 8
Exterior
- Exterior Features: MetalFnc, OpenPrch, FencVnyl
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: Elmwood Ave, to Amherst St
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window A/C(s)
- Heating Type: 2 Units
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: All Underground, Gas In Street, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: 3-Three Story
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1900
- Remodeled/Updated: 2024
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Unit Description: Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room
- Levels/Stories: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 3
Unit 2
- Unit Description: Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 3
Unit 3
- Unit Description: Attic, Bedrooms
- Levels/Stories: 3
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
- Lot Dimensions: 30 x 100
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Expenses: Hot & Cold Water, Insurance, Maintenance, Taxes
- Operating Expenses: $14,700
- Assessment Amount: $216,900
- Land Assmt: $78,100
- Tax Amount: $9,560
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: Personal items belonging to the seller.
- Block: 491
- Lot Number: 42
Listed by Stewart Realty Group
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Schools
Schools serving 196 Amherst St
School District:East Orange City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Langston Hughes School 160 Rhode Island Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Althea Gibson E C E Acd 490 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | PK-K | 0.7 mi |
Wahlstrom Early Chld Academy 340 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | PK-K | 1.4 mi |
John L Costley Middle School 116 Hamilton Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Patrick F Healy Middle School 116 Hamilton Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Sojourner Truth Middle School 116 Hamilton Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
East Orange Campus High School 344 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
East Orange STEM Academy 129 Renshaw Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 6-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 196 Amherst St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/06/2026
Listed
$740,000
146.67%
MLS
8/26/2022
Sold
$300,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 196 Amherst St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$9,561
12%
$295,000
—
2022
$8,573
-20%
$295,000
—
2021
$10,783
—
$295,000
52%
2021
$10,783
4%
$194,600
—
2018
$10,378
-1%
$194,600
—
2019
$10,508
4%
$194,600
—
2017
$10,088
2%
$194,600
—
2016
$9,930
3%
$194,600
—
2015
$9,687
5%
$194,600
—
2013
$9,193
—
$194,600
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 196 Amherst St
196 Amherst St, East Orange, NJ 07018 (MLS# 4050814) is a Multi-Family property with 2 units containing 8 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 196 Amherst St is currently listed for $740,000 and was received on September 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 196 Amherst St? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in East Orange? You can browse all East Orange real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

