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Property Description
Mixed-use property with spacious 3BR apartment featuring 1 full bath, kitchen, living/dining combo, granite countertops, central air/heat, and in-unit laundry. Ground-level auto body shop includes equipment, lift, and paint booth. Well-established business operating for over 30 years. Great opportunity for owner-user or investor.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 539 S 5th St
General
- Price: $799,900
- Taxes: $6,478 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4014859
- Updated: 3/16/2026
- Added to Site: 18 day(s) ago
Business
- Includes: Building & Business, Building & Land, Equipment, Operating Licenses
Interior
- Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Restrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Equipment: Appliances, Fixtures, Lifts, Machinery, Smoke Detector
Parking
- Parking: 1 Car Width, On-Street Parking
Location
- County: Union
- Driving Directions: Summer St to S.5th St
- Location Details: Residential Area, See Remarks
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: 1 Unit, Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: 2 Units, Baseboard - Hotwater, Radiators - Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Oil Tank Above Ground - Outside
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick/Block
- Exterior Const.: Brick/Block, See Remarks, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Ceiling Height: 11
- Door Dimensions: 11
- Loading: Drive-In Doors
- Bays: 1
- Stories in Building: 2
- Square Feet: 3,180
- Aprox. Leasable: 3,180 Sq. Ft.
- Previous Bldg. Use: Mixed use- Apartment/ SHOP
- Office: 128 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1958
Unit Information
- 3 Bedroom Units: 1
- Units w/Full Bath: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size: 17.37X100
- Permitted Use: Apartment/Shop
- Zoning: Mixed Use
- Lot Description: Corner, Irregular Lot
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $251
- Expenses: Insurance, Taxes, Water/Sewer
- Assessment Amount: $321,200
- Land Assmt: $157,500
- Tax Amount: $6,478
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Documents Avail.: No Documents Available, See Remarks
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 2904-00528-0000-00040-0000-
- Block: 528
- Lot Number: 40
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Schools
Schools serving 539 S 5th St
School District:Elizabeth City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Number 15, Christopher Columbus Elementary School 511 3rd Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 | PK-8 | 0.3 mi |
T A Edison Career Tech Academy 625 Summer Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
Adm W F Halsey Leadership Academy 641 South Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
John E Dwyer Tech Academy 123 Pearl Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
T Jefferson Arts Academy 27 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Elizabeth High School 40 Morrell Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
A Hamilton Preparatory Academy 310 Cherry Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208 | 9-12 | 1.4 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 539 S 5th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/16/2026
Listed
$799,900
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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 539 S 5th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,180
-51%
$321,200
674%
2022
$12,690
2%
$41,500
—
2021
$12,428
5%
$41,500
—
2018
$11,845
3%
$41,500
—
2017
$11,515
—
$41,500
—
2016
$11,516
6%
$41,500
—
2015
$10,831
-9%
$41,500
—
2019
$11,962
21%
$41,500
—
2013
$9,918
—
$41,500
—
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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539 S 5th St, Elizabeth, NJ 07206 (MLS# 4014859) is a Commercial property. 539 S 5th St is currently listed for $799,900 and was received on March 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 539 S 5th St? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Elizabeth? You can browse all Elizabeth real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

