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Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully maintained two-family home offering the perfect opportunity to live in one unit while generating immediate rental income from the other. The vacant owner's duplex has just been beautifully renovated and spans the first floor and finished basement, featuring an open-concept layout, gleaming hardwood floors, a designer kitchen with quartz countertops, shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a dedicated laundry room, and flexible bonus living space. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a private ensuite bathroom. The second unit is currently occupied and generates $2,671 per month in rental income. It also features its own spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and private ensuite bathroom, a rare feature in a two-family home. Additional highlights include central air, a built-in garage, driveway parking, and a private fenced backyard. Ideally located in Newark's sought-after University Heights neighborhood, just minutes from Downtown Newark, Rutgers University'€"Newark, NJIT, University Hospital, Newark Penn Station, major highways, shopping, restaurants, and Newark Liberty International Airport, this turnkey property offers an easy commute to New York City while delivering the space, style, and income potential today's buyers are looking for.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 285 6th St
General
- Price: $748,900
- Taxes: $5,998
- Status: Active
- Type: Duplex
- Source: NJMLS
- MLS ID: 26023769
- Updated: 6/24/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 18
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 5
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 7
Other Rooms
- Laundry: See Remarks
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
Location
- Area: Newark
- County: ESSEX
Utilities
- Utility Description: Sep Elec, Sep Gas, Sep Heat, Sep Water
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: 2 Family
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
- Tax Amount: $5,998
Listed by New and Modern Group (201) 298-9903, Mathew Meisels (732) 962-2148
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Schools
Schools serving 285 6th St
School District:Newark City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Camden Street Elementary School 281 Camden Street, Newark, NJ 07103 | PK-8 | 0.2 mi |
Harriet Tubman Elementary School 504 South 10th Street, Newark, NJ 07103 | PK-4 | 0.3 mi |
Thirteenth Avenue Elementary School 359 13th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 5-8 | 0.3 mi |
West Side High School 403 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
Central High School, Newark, NJ 250 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Malcolm X Shabazz High School 80 Johnson Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Cleveland Elementary School 388 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103 | K-6 | 0.5 mi |
South Seventeenth Street Elementary School 619 South 17th Street, Newark, NJ 07103 | K-4 | 0.7 mi |
Fourteenth Avenue Elementary School 26 Speedway Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106 | K-4 | 0.9 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 285 6th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/24/2026
Listed
$748,900
15.22%
MLS
6/26/2023
Sold
$650,000
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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 285 6th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$5,704
2%
$150,000
—
2022
$5,604
—
$150,000
—
2021
$5,601
33%
$150,000
—
2021
$4,222
-37%
$150,000
-17%
2018
$6,681
-2%
$180,900
—
2019
$6,804
-12%
$180,900
-17%
2017
$7,754
3%
$217,800
—
2016
$7,492
4%
$217,800
—
2015
$7,207
12%
$217,800
—
2013
$6,432
—
$217,800
—
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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285 6th Street, Newark, NJ 07103 (MLS# 26023769) is a Duplex property with 7 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms. 285 6th Street is currently listed for $748,900 and was received on June 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 285 6th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex real estate for sale in Newark? You can browse all Newark real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

