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Property Description
Welcome to 226 Matthews Dr, a beautiful townhouse in the Society Hill section of Newark NJ, just minutes away from Rutgers University. This home offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, features a sun-filled living room, a generous dinette, and a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a huge pantry. A private balcony is located just off of the kitchen. Hardwood floors run throughout, and the primary bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, a two car tandem garage, and community amenities such as a pool and tennis courts. Conveniently located near to NYC transportation, major highways, whole foods, parks and much more.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 226 Matthews Drive
General
- Price: $408,888
- HOA FEE: $484/month
- Taxes: $1,331 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4008662
- Updated: 2/6/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Living Room, LivDinRm, Powder Room
- Appliances: Microwave, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
- Dining Room: Living/Dining Combo
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Association Pool
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Uncovered Spaces: 1
- Garage Description: Tandem
Location
- County: Essex
- Subdivision: Society Hill
- Driving Directions: Churchman to Matthews Drive
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Maintenance-Common Area, Maintenance-Exterior, Snow Removal, Trash Collection
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Hot Air, Heat Pump
- Heating Fuel: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Townhouse-End Unit, Multi Floor Unit, Townhouse-End Unit
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1990
Lot Features
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $484
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Assessment Amount: $189,400
- Land Assmt: $35,000
- Tax Amount: $1,331
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condominium
- APN: 1614-00406-0000-00001-0000-C2612
- Block: 406
- Lot Number: 1
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Schools
Schools serving 226 Matthews Drive
School District:Newark City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sussex Avenue Elementary School 307 Sussex Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107 | K-4 | 0.6 mi |
Thirteenth Avenue Elementary School 359 13th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 5-8 | 0.7 mi |
Camden Street Elementary School 281 Camden Street, Newark, NJ 07103 | PK-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 Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 226 Matthews Drive
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/06/2026
Listed
$408,888
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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 226 Matthews Drive
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,331
2%
$189,400
441%
2023
$1,305
—
$35,000
—
2022
$1,308
—
$35,000
—
2021
$1,307
-2%
$35,000
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2020
$1,330
—
$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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226 Matthews Dr, Newark, NJ 07103 (MLS# 4008662) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 226 Matthews Dr is currently listed for $408,888 and was received on February 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 226 Matthews Dr? 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.

