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Property Description
This historic home is waiting for you: a true project house on a coveted 20' x 100' lot, ready for its next chapter. Currently a 3-level single-family home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 218 Fifth Street is a blank-canvas opportunity for the renovator, builder, or investor willing to bring their vision to life. It comes with a head start, it has prior approvals for going up one level that includes a rooftop deck and a full rear extension with the option to convert to a two family. Outside, a private backyard backs directly onto the historic Harsimus Cove Embankment, a green and protected buffer that makes this a rare find. Parking is covered too, with a private driveway fitting one car at front and a second can be parked on street also. Steps to the PATH train, NY Waterway Ferry, and NJ Transit bus lines, with easy access to all major thoroughfares. Moments from the cafés, pubs, and restaurants around Grove Street Plaza, the Hudson River waterfront, parks, schools, and medical facilities, everything that makes Downtown Jersey City one of the region's most sought-after historic neighborhoods, all with a quick, easy commute into NYC via PATH, Bus or ferry. Homes with this combination of historic-district character, lot size, parking, and an already-designed growth path rarely come to market. 218 Fifth Street is ready for someone to make it their own.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 218 5th St
General
- Price: $1,450,000
- Taxes: $25,242 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Liberty_Board_Hudson_County_Hudson_MLS
- MLS ID: 260018802
- Updated: 9/17/2026
- Added to Site: 11 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven/Range Gas
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Level 1 - Full Baths: 1
- Bsmt. - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms-L2: 2
- Bedrooms-L1: 2
Other Rooms
- Living Rooms: 1
- Kitchens: 1
- Dining Rooms-L1: 2
Additional Information
- Other Features: Near Train, Near Shopping, Near Bus, Near Parks, Near Schools, Near Path
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Description: 1 Car
Location
- Area: JC, Downtown
- County: Hudson
- Driving Directions: Erie and Grove
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Radiators, Steam
- Heating/Cooling: Radiators, Steam
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Multi-Level
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Stone
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: 20 x 100
Financial Considerations
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
- Tax Amount: $25,242
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: Personal items.
- Lead Paint Discl.: Yes
Listed by Corcoran Sawyer Smith (201) 653-8000
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Schools
Schools serving 218 5th St
School District:Jersey City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Rafael De J. Cordero No. 37 Elementary School 158 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 | PK-8 | 0.2 mi |
James J. Ferris High School 35 Colgate Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 | 9-12 | 0.6 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 218 5th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/17/2026
Listed
$1,450,000
21.14%
MLS
3/05/2022
Sold
$1,197,000
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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 218 5th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$22,183
4%
$950,000
—
2023
$21,346
6%
$950,000
—
2022
$20,121
33%
$950,000
—
2021
$15,136
33%
$950,000
—
2021
$11,417
-22%
$950,000
—
2019
$14,630
555%
$950,000
533%
2018
$2,232
-81%
$150,000
—
2017
$11,700
1%
$150,000
—
2016
$11,552
3%
$150,000
—
2015
$11,223
—
$150,000
—
2013
$11,199
—
$150,000
—
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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218 5th St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (MLS# 260018802) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 218 5th St is currently listed for $1,450,000 and was received on September 17, 2026. Want to learn more about 218 5th St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Downtown? You can browse all Downtown real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

