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Property Description
Welcome to 155 Lafayette Street in the highly sought after Ironbound section of Newark. This brick-clad home is a legal two unit residence boasting three floors of living space with 4 sizable bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, finished basement and a backyard for outdoor enjoyment. Each unit features an eat-in kitchen, living room, in-unit laundry and comfortable living spaces and extra areas for flexible living arrangements. This home serves well for owner occupants or those looking to generate a rental income.This highly desired location is a commuter?s dream in every sense. With bus stops just steps from the front door, the major Newark Penn Station transportation hub less than 0.4 miles and easy access to most major highways, this property is a passageway to the local area and beyond. Convenience and entertainment are abundant all around with Ferry Street?s delicious restaurants, bountiful shops and vibrant nightlife mere blocks away. Just minutes in every direction leads to 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: $599,000
- Taxes: $6,422 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4018768
- Updated: 4/6/2026
- Added to Site: 8 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Vinyl-Linoleum Floors, Wood Floors
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Curbs, Metal Fence, Sidewalk
Parking
- Garage Description: None
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: Between Bruen Street & McWhorter Street
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall A/C Unit(s), Window A/C(s)
- Heating Type: Electric Baseboard, See Remarks
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: 2-Two Story, Under/Over
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Roof: Flat
- Year Built: 1920
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Unit Description: Bedrooms, Eat-In Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Storage
- Square Feet: 1120
- Levels/Stories: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 2
Unit 2
- Unit Description: Bedrooms, Eat-In Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, Storage
- 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
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $108,600
- Land Assmt: $52,000
- Tax Amount: $6,422
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Exclusions: All personal items, tenant appliances, tenant fixtures - TBD.
- Disclosures: Yes
- Block: 194
- Lot Number: 23
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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 |
Wilson Avenue Elementary School 19 Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108 | K-8 | 0.7 mi |
East Side High School 238 Van Buren Street, Newark, NJ 07105 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Central High School, Newark, NJ 250 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Malcolm X Shabazz High School 80 Johnson Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108 | 9-12 | 1.6 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 |
Thirteenth Avenue Elementary School 359 13th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 5-8 | 1.8 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 155 Lafayette St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/06/2026
Listed
$599,000
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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 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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155 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07105 (MLS# 4018768) is a Multi-Family property with 2 units containing 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 155 Lafayette St is currently listed for $599,000 and was received on April 06, 2026. 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.

