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Property Description
Great Opportunity. Charming Center Hall Colonial Home. This 6 Bedroom 3 Bath Home has tons of opportunities, sits on 30ft Wide Lot. Original Details of this home include , 2nd Stairway to 2nd Level, Formal Dining Room with Pocket Doors, Stain Glass Windows and Fireplace. Den, and Living Room. The top level offers tons of space with 6 Oversized Bedrooms and Finished Attic Loft with its own Bath and Kitchenette Area.. Driveway at back of the home, Can fit up to 3 cars. Open Front Yard and Porch. Bright and Airy Rooms. Large Living Room opens off the foyer on the front entrance . Gas Fireplace in Den/Dining Room. Partially Finished Full Basement with Full Bath, great for use as a Additional Room or Workshop.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 278 William St
General
- Price: $525,000
- Taxes: $9,916 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4000535
- Updated: 2/19/2026
- Added to Site: 88 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Kitchen
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Den, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Pantry, Parlor
- Lower Level: Bath Main, Rec Room, Storage Room, Workshop
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas Fireplace
- Appliances: Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Vinyl-Linoleum, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
- Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Metal Fence, Open Porch(es), Patio, Privacy Fence
Parking
- Uncovered Spaces: 3
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: Oraton Parkway
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: See Remarks
- Heating Type: 1 Unit
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: All Underground, Electric, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Detached, Colonial, Detached
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished-Partially, Full
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1925
- Remodeled/Updated: 2022
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
- Lot Size: 33 x 100
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Additional Parking, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive, Off-Street Parking
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $315,700
- Land Assmt: $66,500
- Tax Amount: $9,916
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Personal Property
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 1605-00270-0000-00033-0000-
- Block: 270
- Lot Number: 33
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Schools
Schools serving 278 William St
School District:East Orange City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cicely Tyson Com Elementary School 45 North Arlington Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017 | PK-5 | 0.2 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 |
Sojourner Truth 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 | 0.8 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 278 William St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/19/2026
Price Reduced
$525,000
-4.54%
MLS
1/09/2026
Price Reduced
$549,950
-0.01%
MLS
12/05/2025
Listed
$550,000
—
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 278 William St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$9,916
8%
$315,700
—
2022
$9,174
-1%
$315,700
—
2021
$9,309
—
$315,700
88%
2021
$9,309
4%
$168,000
—
2018
$8,959
3%
$168,000
—
2017
$8,709
2%
$168,000
—
2016
$8,573
3%
$168,000
—
2015
$8,363
-8%
$168,000
—
2019
$9,072
14%
$168,000
—
2013
$7,936
—
$168,000
—
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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278 William St, East Orange, NJ 07017 (MLS# 4000535) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 278 William St is currently listed for $525,000 and was received on December 05, 2025. Want to learn more about 278 William St? 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.

