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Property Description
GREAT OPPORTUNITY BRING YOUR VISION! Spacious Center Hall Colonial offering tremendous potential for an investor, renovator, or buyer ready to reimagine a substantial home with original architectural character. Property is being sold AS-IS. This home is a Large Corner Property situated on a 30x100 lot, this expansive property features 6 oversized bedrooms, 3 baths, a finished attic loft, full partially finished basement, and off-street parking for up to 3 vehicles. Original details include stained-glass windows, pocket doors, a secondary staircase to the second level, fireplace, formal dining room, den, spacious living room, and welcoming front porch. Bright, generously sized rooms and a traditional center-hall layout provide an excellent canvas for renovation and customization. Upper levels offer six bedrooms plus a finished attic loft with its own bath and kitchenette area. The partially finished full basement with a full bath provides additional flexible space for storage, workshop, recreation, or other possibilities. Rear driveway accommodates approximately 3 cars. Bring your contractor, plans, and imagination to restore, renovate, and unlock the potential of this distinctive property! Close to all transportation and major highways
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 278 William St
General
- Price: $468,000
- Taxes: $10,231 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4047168
- Updated: 8/17/2026
- Added to Site: 3 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: $467,600
- Land Assmt: $66,500
- Tax Amount: $10,231
- Tax Year: 2025
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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Price & Sales History for 278 William St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/16/2026
Listed
$468,000
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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 278 William St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$10,232
—
$467,600
48%
2025
$10,232
12%
$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# 4047168) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 278 William St is currently listed for $468,000 and was received on August 16, 2026. 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.

