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Property Description
Welcome to 256 Rutledge Ave, a gracious 1915 Victorian set on a picturesque, tree-lined street in East Orange?s highly sought-after Presidential section. Rich in character and filled with possibilities, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-full-bath home offers timeless charm, comfortable living and exciting potential to make it uniquely your own. A welcoming front porch sets the tone and leads into the first floor which features a spacious living room, formal dining room, kitchen with rear entrance & mudroom area along with a full bathroom and versatile den with closet that is ideal as an office, family room, playroom or guest bedroom. The second floor offers four well-appointed bedrooms and a newer full bathroom. The third floor features an additional bedroom, full bathroom and generous closet space. With its size and privacy, this level could easily be reimagined as a luxurious primary suite or private guest suite area. Outside, enjoy a level backyard, detached two-car garage, and multi-car driveway. Move-in ready today, yet offering wonderful potential to thoughtfully update and personalize its spaces while preserving its character and charm. Conveniently located near the Garden State Parkway, I-280, I-78, multiple NJ Transit rail stations with service to NY, and downtown East Orange shopping, dining, parks and everyday amenities. A wonderful opportunity to own a Victorian home in an established neighborhood with the space, location and potential to make it something truly special.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 256 Rutledge Ave
General
- Price: $549,900
- Taxes: $12,571 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4057557
- Updated: 10/10/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Bath(s) Other, Den, Dining Room, Entrance Vestibule, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Pantry, Porch
- Lower Level: Laundry Room, Utility Room
- Interior Features: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, Tub Shower
- Appliances: Dryer, Freezer-Freestanding, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedroom 1: Second
- Bedroom 2: Second
- Bedroom 3: Second
- Bedroom 4: Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Kitchen: Pantry, Separate Dining Area, First
- Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, First
- Den: First
- Bedroom: Third
- Bathroom: First
- Bathroom: Second
- Bathroom: Third
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Curbs, Deck, Open Porch(es), Sidewalk
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: Corner of Rutledge Ave and Roosevelt Ave
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall A/C Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Radiators - Steam
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Victorian, Colonial, Victorian
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1915
- Remodeled/Updated: 2017
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Size: 45 x 140
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 2 Car Width
- Lot Description: Corner, Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $387,900
- Land Assmt: $101,800
- Tax Amount: $12,571
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 1605-00305-0000-00016-0000-
- Block: 305
- Lot Number: 16
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Schools
Schools serving 256 Rutledge Ave
School District:East Orange City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Shelia Y. Oliver Academy 404 North Grove Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | PK-5 | 0.2 mi |
Wahlstrom Early Chld Academy 340 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | PK-K | 0.5 mi |
Althea Gibson E C E Acd 490 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | PK-K | 0.8 mi |
John L Costley Middle School 116 Hamilton Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Patrick F Healy Middle School 116 Hamilton Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Sojourner Truth Middle School 116 Hamilton Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
East Orange Campus High School 344 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
East Orange STEM Academy 129 Renshaw Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 6-12 | 0.4 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 256 Rutledge Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/10/2026
Listed
$549,900
358.25%
MLS
8/01/2016
Sold
$120,000
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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 256 Rutledge Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$12,572
2%
$387,900
—
2023
$12,289
9%
$387,900
—
2022
$11,272
-1%
$387,900
—
2021
$11,414
—
$387,900
88%
2021
$11,414
4%
$206,000
—
2018
$10,986
-1%
$206,000
—
2019
$11,124
4%
$206,000
—
2017
$10,679
2%
$206,000
—
2016
$10,512
3%
$206,000
—
2015
$10,255
5%
$206,000
—
2013
$9,731
—
$206,000
—
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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256 Rutledge Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017 (MLS# 4057557) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 256 Rutledge Ave is currently listed for $549,900 and was received on October 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 256 Rutledge Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single 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.

