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Property Description
This beautiful, well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom townhouse in Society Hill at University Heights offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. The first floor features a spacious open-concept living and dining area, a functional galley kitchen, and a powder room. Upstairs, you will find a large primary bedroom with direct access to the full bathroom, plus two additional well-sized bedrooms. This home offers total peace of mind with a new roof, water heater, and HVAC system all installed in 2025. Your purchase includes a dedicated parking spot and access to fantastic community amenities, including an outdoor pool, clubhouse, and tennis courts. The location is unbeatable, situated next to Rutgers, NJIT, and Science Park High School. With the light rail just one block away, buses at the corner, and easy access to I-280, Newark Broad St Station, NJPAC, and the Prudential Center, everything you need is within reach. Enjoy year-round comfort with central air and heating in this move-in-ready gem.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 159 W Market St
General
- Price: $389,000
- HOA FEE: $484/month
- Taxes: $4,132 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4021057
- Updated: 4/17/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room, OutEntrn, Utility Room
- Interior Features: Blinds
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Carpeting, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Full Bath
- Bedroom 1: Second
- Bedroom 2: Second
- Bedroom 3: Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Kitchen: Galley Type, First
- Dining Room: First
- PowderRm: First
- Bathroom: Second
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Club House, Pool-Outdoor, Tennis Courts
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Patio, Sidewalk, Storage Shed, Storm Door(s)
Parking
- Uncovered Spaces: 1
Location
- County: Essex
- Subdivision: Society Hill
- Driving Directions: I-280 to First Str to Market St
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Maintenance-Common Area, See Remarks, Snow Removal
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: 1 Unit
- Heating Type: 1 Unit
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: All Underground
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Townhouse-End Unit, Multi Floor Unit, Townhouse-End Unit
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1996
Lot Features
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Assigned
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $484
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Assessment Amount: $35,000
- Land Assmt: $35,000
- Tax Amount: $4,132
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condominium
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 1614-00406-0000-00001-0000-C1411
- Block: 406
- Lot Number: 1
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Schools
Schools serving 159 W Market St
School District:Newark City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Camden Street Elementary School 281 Camden Street, Newark, NJ 07103 | PK-8 | 0.7 mi |
Sussex Avenue Elementary School 307 Sussex Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107 | K-4 | 0.7 mi |
Thirteenth Avenue Elementary School 359 13th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 5-8 | 0.7 mi |
Central High School, Newark, NJ 250 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Barringer High School 90 Parker Street, Newark, NJ 07104 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
West Side High School 403 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Cleveland Elementary School 388 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103 | K-6 | 0.9 mi |
Oliver Street Elementary School 86 Oliver Street, Newark, NJ 07105 | PK-8 | 1.3 mi |
Lafayette Street Elementary School 205 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105 | K-8 | 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 159 W Market St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/17/2026
Listed
$389,000
23.89%
MLS
7/02/2007
Sold
$314,000
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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 159 W Market St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,331
2%
$35,000
—
2023
$1,305
—
$35,000
—
2022
$1,308
—
$35,000
—
2021
$1,307
-2%
$35,000
—
2020
$1,330
100%
$35,000
—
2021
$665
-49%
$35,000
—
2018
$1,293
-2%
$35,000
—
2019
$1,316
6%
$35,000
—
2017
$1,246
3%
$35,000
—
2016
$1,204
4%
$35,000
—
2015
$1,158
12%
$35,000
—
2013
$1,034
—
$35,000
—
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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159 W Market St, Newark, NJ 07103 (MLS# 4021057) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 159 W Market St is currently listed for $389,000 and was received on April 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 159 W Market St? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Newark? You can browse all Newark real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

