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Property Description
Approved Mixed-Use Development Opportunity in Newark?s James Street Commons Historic District. Rare opportunity to own a new mixed-use 4-unit property in one of Newark?s most desirable and strategically located neighborhoods.The proposed project consists of a four-unit mixed-use building featuring three spacious residential apartments and one commercial space, offering an excellent opportunity for an investor, developer, or owner-user.Site plans and survey work have been completed, and City approvals have already been obtained, with working beginning shortly OR this will allow a new owner to move forward with the development process.The three proposed apartments will each feature 2 bedrooms plus a study, with approximately 1,200 square feet per apartment. The commercial space provides flexibility for a variety of potential uses, including retail, professional office, or restaurant, subject to applicable requirements and approvals.The property is located within the James Street Commons Historic District, a nationally recognized historic district in the heart of Newark's University Heights area. The district is home to a mix of historic residential, educational, cultural, and commercial properties and is closely connected to both Rutgers University?Newark and NJIT. Close to NJ TRANSIT Newark Broad Street Station, which provides service on the Montclair-Boonton and Morris & Essex lines.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 245 Dr Martin Luther King J
General
- Price: $1,395,000
- Taxes: $919 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Retail
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4051195
- Updated: 9/8/2026
- Added to Site: 36 day(s) ago
Business
- Includes: Building & Land
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Restrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: See Remarks
Parking
- Parking: None
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: 245 MLK Between James St and Orange St. Across from St Michael's Hospital
- Location Details: Business District, Residential Area, See Remarks
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: See Remarks
- Heating Type: See Remarks
- Heating Fuel: See Remarks
Utilities
- Sewer: See Remarks
- Water: See Remarks
- Utility Description: See Remarks
Structural Information
- Construction: See Remarks
- Exterior Const.: Brick/Block
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Ceiling Height: 8
- Door Dimensions: 8
- Stories in Building: 4
- Square Feet: 4,547
- Aprox. Leasable: 4,547 Sq. Ft.
- Office: 1,064 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2026
Unit Information
- 2 Bedroom Units: 2
- 3 Bedroom Units: 2
- Units w/Full Bath: 3
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size: 18X100
- Zoning: Multi Use
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $23,000
- Land Assmt: $23,000
- Tax Amount: $919
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Documents Avail.: See Remarks, Site Plan, Survey Available
- APN: 1614-02857-0000-00006-0000-
- Block: 2857
- Lot Number: 6
Listed by Howard Hanna Rand Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 245 Dr Martin Luther King J
School District:Newark City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sussex Avenue Elementary School 307 Sussex Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107 | K-4 | 0.8 mi |
Thirteenth Avenue Elementary School 359 13th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 5-8 | 1.2 mi |
Rafael Hernandez Elementary School 345 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104 | PK-4 | 1.2 mi |
Barringer High School 90 Parker Street, Newark, NJ 07104 | 9-12 | 0.7 mi |
Technology High School 223 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07102 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
West Side High School 403 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Camden Street Elementary School 281 Camden Street, Newark, NJ 07103 | PK-8 | 1.3 mi |
Lafayette Street Elementary School 205 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105 | K-8 | 1.3 mi |
Oliver Street Elementary School 86 Oliver Street, Newark, NJ 07105 | PK-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 245 Dr Martin Luther King J
Date
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Source
9/08/2026
Listed
$1,395,000
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245 Dr Martin Luther King J, Newark, NJ 07102 (MLS# 4051195) is a Retail property. 245 Dr Martin Luther King J is currently listed for $1,395,000 and was received on September 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 245 Dr Martin Luther King J? Do you have questions about finding other Retail real estate for sale in Newark? You can browse all Newark real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

