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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,375 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 2 days ago
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Renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bath home with finished basement, central air, driveway, and garage in Newark's Upper Vailsburg section. This move-in ready property features a modern open layout with wide-plank flooring, recessed lighting, and abundant natural light. The living and dining areas flow into an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, gas range, peninsula seating, and designer tile backsplash. A bright, window-lined front room offers flexible space for a home office, sitting area, or additional lounge. Upstairs includes three well-proportioned bedrooms, while all three bathrooms have been updated with large-format tile, modern vanities, and contemporary finishes. The finished basement with full bath adds valuable bonus space for recreation, work-from-home needs, or extended living. Additional highlights include central air conditioning, updated systems, private driveway, and detached garage. Conveniently located near major highways, shopping, parks, Seton Hall University, and public transportation with access to NYC and Newark Liberty International Airport. A fully renovated Upper Vailsburg home offering modern updates, functional space, and long-term value.

Full Property Details for 256 Ellery Ave

General

  • Price: $489,900
  • Taxes: $5,381 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Garden_State
  • MLS ID: 4009681
  • Updated: 2/14/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Lower Level: Other Bath, Laundry Room, Leisure, Utility Room
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator, See Remarks

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: Second
  • Bedroom 2: Second
  • Bedroom 3: Second

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: First
  • Family Room: First
  • Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Pantry, See Remarks, First
  • Dining Room: Living/Dining Combo, First
  • Den: First
  • PowderRm: First
  • Pantry: First

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: Storage Area

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Metal Fence, Patio, Sidewalk
  • Color: Brown-Beig

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Uncovered Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage

Location

  • County: Essex
  • Driving Directions: Sanford to Ellery

School Information

  • Elementary School: MADISON
  • Middle School: ALEXANDER
  • High School: UNIVERSITY

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Heating Type: Forced Hot Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public Water
  • Utility Description: All Underground

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles, See Remarks
  • Square Feet: 1,375
  • Year Built: 1925

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
  • Lot Size: 33.4 x 90
  • Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $141,500
  • Land Assmt: $19,000
  • Tax Amount: $5,381
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: personal property
  • Disclosures: Yes
  • APN: 1614-04133-0000-00030-0000-
  • Block: 4133
  • Lot Number: 30

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Schools serving 256 Ellery Ave

School District:Newark City School District
NameGradesDistance
Ivy Hill Elementary School
107 Ivy Street, Newark, NJ 07106
PK-80.2 mi
Mount Vernon Elementary School
142 Mount Vernon Place, Newark, NJ 07106
PK-80.3 mi
Lincoln Elementary School, Newark, NJ
87 Richelieu Terrace, Newark, NJ 07106
K-80.5 mi
West Side High School
403 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
9-121.9 mi
Weequahic High School
279 Chancellor Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112
9-122.1 mi
Central High School, Newark, NJ
250 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
9-122.4 mi
Speedway Academies
701 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106
PK-81.4 mi
Thirteenth Avenue Elementary School
359 13th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
5-82.2 mi
Camden Street Elementary School
281 Camden Street, Newark, NJ 07103
PK-82.3 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

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Price
Change
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2/14/2026
Listed
$489,900
48.45%
MLS
10/14/2025
Sold
$330,000
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Tax History for 256 Ellery Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,381
2%
$141,500
—
2022
$5,286
—
$141,500
—
2021
$5,284
33%
$141,500
—
2021
$3,983
-25%
$141,500
—
2019
$5,322
2%
$141,500
—
2018
$5,226
4%
$141,500
—
2017
$5,037
3%
$141,500
—
2016
$4,868
4%
$141,500
—
2015
$4,682
12%
$141,500
—
2013
$4,178
—
$141,500
—
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256 Ellery Ave, Newark, NJ 07106 (MLS# 4009681) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 256 Ellery Ave is currently listed for $489,900 and was received on February 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 256 Ellery Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Newark? You can browse all Newark real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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