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Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully renovated Colonial in the sought-after Presidential section of East Orange! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home blends classic charm with modern updates. Inside, you will find gleaming hardwood floors throughout and a bright, inviting living room featuring a wood-burning fireplace perfect for cozy nights in. The formal dining room is ideal for entertaining, while the renovated eat-in kitchen boasts sleek stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and plenty of cabinet space for all your cooking essentials. Need extra space? You'll love the sunlit den on the first floor great for a home office, playroom, or reading nook plus a finished basement that's ready for movie nights, workouts, or guests. Outside, you'll find a large fenced-in yard that's perfect for gatherings, pets, or relaxing after a long day, along with a two-car garage for convenient parking and storage. All of this is set in a prime location near top-rated schools, local parks, and NJ Transit options that make commuting to NYC a breeze. Stylish, comfortable, and move-in ready this house has it all!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 26 Lafayette Ave
General
- Price: $459,000
- Taxes: $12,340 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4008605
- Updated: 2/12/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: 1 Bedroom
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
- Lower Level: Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
- Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Security System, Smoke Detector, Stall Shower and Tub
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom 1: Second
- Bedroom 2: Second
- Bedroom 3: Second
- Bedroom 4: Third
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, First
- Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, First
- Den: First
- Rec Room: Basement
- Office: Basement
- Rec Room: Basement
- Laundry Room: Basement
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Curbs, Sidewalk
- Color: White
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Uncovered Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener
Location
- County: Essex
- Subdivision: Presidential section
- Driving Directions: North Maple Avenue to Lafayette Ave
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: No Cooling
- Heating Type: Radiators - Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
- Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas, Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Included
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1940
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
- Lot Size: .2731
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 2 Car Width, Concrete
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $392,900
- Land Assmt: $97,600
- Tax Amount: $12,340
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: none noted
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 1605-00310-0000-00007-0000-
- Block: 310
- Lot Number: 7
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Schools
Schools serving 26 Lafayette 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 | 0.3 mi |
Wahlstrom Early Chld Academy 340 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | PK-K | 0.6 mi |
Althea Gibson E C E Acd 490 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | PK-K | 1 mi |
East Orange STEM Academy 129 Renshaw Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 6-12 | 0.4 mi |
John L Costley Middle School 116 Hamilton Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Patrick F Healy Middle School 116 Hamilton Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
East Orange Campus High School 344 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Sojourner Truth Middle School 116 Hamilton Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 26 Lafayette Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/12/2026
Listed
$459,000
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MLS
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 26 Lafayette Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$12,341
-1%
$392,900
—
2023
$12,447
9%
$392,900
—
2022
$11,418
-1%
$392,900
—
2021
$11,570
—
$392,900
88%
2021
$11,570
4%
$208,800
—
2018
$11,135
3%
$208,800
—
2017
$10,824
2%
$208,800
—
2016
$10,655
3%
$208,800
—
2015
$10,394
-8%
$208,800
—
2019
$11,275
14%
$208,800
—
2013
$9,864
—
$208,800
—
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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26 Lafayette Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017 (MLS# 4008605) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 26 Lafayette Ave is currently listed for $459,000 and was received on February 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 26 Lafayette 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.

