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Property Description
Legal Two-Family Home in the Heart of Newark's IronboundDiscover this spacious and well-maintained 2-family home with a finished basement, offering a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. Each unit features an eat-in kitchen, in-unit laundry, and comfortable living spaces, perfect for occupying or generating strong rental income with the possibility to use other rooms as bedrooms. Enjoy a private backyard, ideal for relaxing or entertaining.Located in the highly sought-after Ironbound section of Newark, this property is a commuter's dream, with bus stops at the corner, less than 1 mile to Newark Penn Station, and easy access to major highways. You're also just minutes from Ferry Street's vibrant restaurants, shops, and nightlife, as well as schools, houses of worship, several major universities, the Prudential Center, Newark's Business District, and Newark Airport.With excellent walkability and endless convenience, this home presents a great opportunity for both investors and owner-occupants looking to live in one of Newark's most desirable neighborhoods.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 155 Lafayette St
General
- Price: $645,000
- Taxes: $6,107 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 3993045
- Updated: 12/31/2025
- Added to Site: 91 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Patio
- Color: Brick
Parking
- Garage Description: None
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: Between Bruen St & McWhorter
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall A/C Unit(s), Window A/C(s)
- Heating Type: Electric Baseboard, See Remarks
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: See Remarks
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas, See Remarks
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: 2-Two Story
- Exterior Const.: See Remarks
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Roof: Flat
- Square Feet: 4,480
- Year Built: 1920
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Unit Description: Bedrooms, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living/Dining Room, See Remarks
- Square Feet: 1120
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 3
Unit 2
- Unit Description: Bedrooms, Den, Kitchen, Living/Dining Room, See Remarks
- Square Feet: 1120
- Levels/Stories: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Dimensions: 21 x 66.1
- Driveway/Sidewalk: None
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $108,600
- Land Assmt: $52,000
- Tax Amount: $6,107
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Block: 194
- Lot Number: 23
Listed by Exp Realty, Llc
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Schools
Schools serving 155 Lafayette St
School District:Newark City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lafayette Street Elementary School 205 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105 | K-8 | 0.2 mi |
Oliver Street Elementary School 86 Oliver Street, Newark, NJ 07105 | PK-8 | 0.4 mi |
South Street Elementary School 44-48 Hermon Street, Newark, NJ 07105 | K-8 | 0.6 mi |
Wilson Avenue Elementary School 19 Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108 | K-8 | 0.7 mi |
Quitman Street School 21 Quitman Street, Newark, NJ 07103 | K-8 | 1 mi |
Hawkins Street Elementary School 8 Hawkins Street, Newark, NJ 07105 | PK-8 | 1.4 mi |
Cleveland Elementary School 388 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103 | K-6 | 1.5 mi |
Camden Street Elementary School 281 Camden Street, Newark, NJ 07103 | PK-8 | 1.6 mi |
Sussex Avenue Elementary School 307 Sussex Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107 | K-4 | 1.8 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 155 Lafayette St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/18/2025
Price Reduced
$645,000
-11.52%
MLS
10/16/2025
Listed
$729,000
—
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 155 Lafayette St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$6,108
2%
$160,600
—
2023
$5,987
—
$160,600
—
2022
$6,000
—
$160,600
—
2021
$5,997
-2%
$160,600
—
2020
$6,103
3%
$160,600
—
2018
$5,931
4%
$160,600
—
2017
$5,717
3%
$160,600
—
2016
$5,525
4%
$160,600
—
2015
$5,314
-12%
$160,600
—
2019
$6,040
21%
$160,600
—
2014
$4,980
—
$160,600
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 155 Lafayette St
155 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07105 (MLS# 3993045) is a Multi-Family property with 2 units containing 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 155 Lafayette St is currently listed for $645,000 and was received on October 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 155 Lafayette St? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Newark? You can browse all Newark real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

