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Property Description
This 2-family home in the Peterstown section of Elizabeth was updated in 2019 with boiler replaced in 2023. This property is well suited for investors or owner-occupants looking to offset their mortgage with rental income. The finished ground level features a spacious family room, rec room, and full bathroom, providing flexible living space with lots of potential. The second floor/unit 1 offers a living room with arched openings and abundant natural light from multiple windows, three bedrooms, a full bathroom with tile surround, and an eat-in kitchen with maple cabinetry, tile backsplash, tile flooring, and gas range. The third floor/unit 2 mirrors the layout with its own living room, three bedrooms, full bathroom, and eat-in kitchen. Both upper units have hardwood-style flooring, recessed lighting, baseboard heating, and neutral wall tones throughout. Outside, a concrete patio and fenced yard with garden beds offer outdoor space for relaxing or entertaining. Located off Route 9 and Elizabeth Avenue, the property is blocks from public bus transportation and just over a mile from Elizabeth train station, providing direct NJ Transit rail service to Newark and New York Penn Station and convenient access to major roadways including the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 225 John St
General
- Price: $675,000
- Taxes: $8,868 (2025)
- Status: Coming Soon
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4030000
- Updated: 5/26/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 15
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Patio
Location
- County: Union
- Subdivision: Peterstown
- Driving Directions: Turn right onto Fillmore St, left onto Clarkson Ave, right onto S Pearl St, and take 4th Ave to John St and turn left. The home will be on your left.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window A/C(s)
- Heating Type: 2 Units, Baseboard - Hotwater
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: 2-Two Story
- Exterior Const.: Stone, Stucco
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1920
- Remodeled/Updated: 2019
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Unit Description: Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room
- Square Feet: 9999
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 3
Unit 2
- Unit Description: Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room
- Square Feet: 9999
- Levels/Stories: 3
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 3
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 100
- Driveway/Sidewalk: On-Street Parking
Financial Considerations
- Operating Expenses: $9,999
- Assessment Amount: $302,400
- Land Assmt: $137,300
- Tax Amount: $8,868
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Block: 608
- Lot Number: 22
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Schools
Schools serving 225 John St
School District:Elizabeth City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Number 15, Christopher Columbus Elementary School 511 3rd Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 | PK-8 | 0.2 mi |
John E Dwyer Tech Academy 123 Pearl Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
T A Edison Career Tech Academy 625 Summer Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Adm W F Halsey Leadership Academy 641 South Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Elizabeth High School 40 Morrell Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
T Jefferson Arts Academy 27 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
A Hamilton Preparatory Academy 310 Cherry Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208 | 9-12 | 1.3 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 225 John St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/26/2026
Listed
$675,000
28.57%
MLS
4/18/2022
Sold
$525,000
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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 225 John St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,460
-24%
$439,700
1105%
2022
$11,161
2%
$36,500
—
2021
$10,931
4%
$36,500
—
2019
$10,521
1%
$36,500
—
2018
$10,418
3%
$36,500
—
2017
$10,128
—
$36,500
—
2016
$10,128
6%
$36,500
—
2015
$9,526
3%
$36,500
—
2014
$9,240
6%
$36,500
—
2013
$8,723
—
$36,500
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Estimate the Cost
Estimate the Cost for 225 John St
225 John St, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 (MLS# 4030000) is a Multi-Family property with 2 units containing 6 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 225 John St is currently listed for $675,000 and was received on May 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 225 John St? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Elizabeth? You can browse all Elizabeth real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

