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Property Description
Calling all investors, visionaries, and renovation enthusiasts?this East Orange property is the opportunity you?ve been waiting for. Packed with potential, this home is ready for someone with creativity and the resources to restore it to its former beauty with a fresh 2026 twist. This is 4 bedroom home with an additional room on the first floor that could be a home office or a 5th bedroom. The attic stairs a steep. Please be careful. Woodburning Fireplace in the living has not been used in some time. Being sold strictly as-is, with no repairs or concessions from the seller. All municipal permits, variances, and approvals are the buyer?s responsibility. If you?re looking for a project with serious upside, this one is a must-see.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 296 Elmwood Ave
General
- Price: $379,000
- Taxes: $9,919 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4010891
- Updated: 2/21/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: Attic
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Other Bath, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Leisure, Living Room, Screened
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Gas Range and Oven
- Flooring: Carpeting, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen
- Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: Sanford St to Elmwood
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: See Remarks
- Heating Type: Radiators - Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1923
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
- Lot Size: 50 x 130
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $315,800
- Land Assmt: $84,800
- Tax Amount: $9,919
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- APN: 1605-00744-0000-00043-0001-
- Block: 744
- Lot Number: 43.01
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Schools
Schools serving 296 Elmwood Ave
School District:East Orange City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Benjamin Banneker Academy 500 South Clinton Street, East Orange, NJ 07018 | PK-8 | 0.5 mi |
Althea Gibson E C E Acd 490 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | PK-K | 1 mi |
Wahlstrom Early Chld Academy 340 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | PK-K | 1.7 mi |
John L Costley Middle School 116 Hamilton Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
Patrick F Healy Middle School 116 Hamilton Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
Sojourner Truth Middle School 116 Hamilton Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 6-8 | 1.4 mi |
East Orange Campus High School 344 Prospect Street, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
East Orange STEM Academy 129 Renshaw Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07017 | 6-12 | 1.9 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 296 Elmwood Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/20/2026
Listed
$379,000
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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 296 Elmwood Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$9,919
8%
$315,800
—
2022
$9,177
19%
$315,800
—
2021
$7,691
—
$315,800
128%
2021
$7,691
4%
$138,800
—
2018
$7,402
-1%
$138,800
—
2019
$7,495
4%
$138,800
—
2017
$7,195
2%
$138,800
—
2016
$7,083
3%
$138,800
—
2015
$6,909
5%
$138,800
—
2013
$6,557
—
$138,800
—
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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296 Elmwood Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018 (MLS# 4010891) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 296 Elmwood Ave is currently listed for $379,000 and was received on February 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 296 Elmwood 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.

