Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/03/2026
Listed
$549,900
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MLS
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$549,900
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Property Description
Welcome to 491 S 17TH ST, and updated 2 family home opportunity for owner occupant or investor. This multi unit home features spacious bedrooms, new hardwood floors, updated kitchens and baths, forced air heat, a full unfinished basement, updated plumbing & electrical, and much more! The first floor offers a living room, 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, and full bath. The 2nd floor includes 3 bedrooms, living, eat in kitchen full bath, and an additional rec room / office / or possible 4th bedroom addition! The basement is large with a good ceiling height, ideal for finishing to add additional living space. The exterior has been refreshed to create a nice curb appeal, and the backyard is large and has many possibilities as well. The location is ultra convenient, located near major transportation, downtown Newark, hospitals, schools, and major highways. This home is excellent value in today's market!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 491 S 17th St
General
- Price: $549,900
- Taxes: $1,730 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4008087
- Updated: 2/3/2026
- Added to Site: 18 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Microwave, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen
Parking
- Garage Description: None
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: S orange ave to S 17th st.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: No Cooling
- Heating Type: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Available
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: All Underground
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1918
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
- Lot Size: 25 x 100
- Driveway/Sidewalk: None
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $45,500
- Land Assmt: $31,300
- Tax Amount: $1,730
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 1614-00326-0000-00057-0000-
- Block: 326
- Lot Number: 57
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Schools
Schools serving 491 S 17th St
School District:Newark City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
South Seventeenth Street Elementary School 619 South 17th Street, Newark, NJ 07103 | K-4 | 0.4 mi |
Speedway Academies 701 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106 | PK-8 | 0.6 mi |
Thirteenth Avenue Elementary School 359 13th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 5-8 | 0.6 mi |
West Side High School 403 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 9-12 | 0.3 mi |
Central High School, Newark, NJ 250 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Malcolm X Shabazz High School 80 Johnson Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Camden Street Elementary School 281 Camden Street, Newark, NJ 07103 | PK-8 | 0.7 mi |
Cleveland Elementary School 388 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103 | K-6 | 0.9 mi |
Lincoln Elementary School, Newark, NJ 87 Richelieu Terrace, Newark, NJ 07106 | 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 491 S 17th St
Tax History
Tax History for 491 S 17th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,730
2%
$45,500
—
2022
$1,700
—
$45,500
—
2021
$1,699
33%
$45,500
—
2021
$1,281
-25%
$45,500
—
2019
$1,711
2%
$45,500
—
2018
$1,680
4%
$45,500
—
2017
$1,620
4%
$45,500
—
2016
$1,565
4%
$45,500
—
2015
$1,506
12%
$45,500
—
2013
$1,344
—
$45,500
—
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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491 S 17th St, Newark, NJ 07103 (MLS# 4008087) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 491 S 17th St is currently listed for $549,900 and was received on February 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 491 S 17th St? 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.