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Property Description
CASH COW INVESTMENT PROPERTY! COMPLETELY GUT RENOVATED WITH NO EXPENSE SPARED. Hardwood floors throughout, granite counters, stainless steel appliances. Large spacious two family home - excellent opportunity for investors or owner-occupants looking to generate rental income. The property features two separate units, including a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit, and another 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit. With a total of 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this property provides generous living space across all three units. Each apartment offers plenty of room and the flexibility to accommodate a variety of tenants. A great opportunity to add a multi-family property to your portfolio or live in one unit while generating rental income from the others.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 491 S 17th St
General
- Price: $499,000
- Taxes: $1,819 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4053917
- Updated: 9/19/2026
- Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: GPS 14th Ave to 17th Street
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: No 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: Under/Over
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1900
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Unit Description: Kitchen
- Levels/Stories: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 3
Unit 2
- Unit Description: Kitchen
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 3
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 100
- Driveway/Sidewalk: On-Street Parking
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $14,200
- Land Assmt: $31,300
- Tax Amount: $1,819
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- 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 ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 491 S 17th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/19/2026
Listed
$499,000
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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 491 S 17th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,820
7%
$45,500
—
2023
$1,696
—
$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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Estimate the Cost for 491 S 17th St
491 S 17th St, Newark, NJ 07103 (MLS# 4053917) is a Multi-Family property with 2 units containing 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 491 S 17th St is currently listed for $499,000 and was received on September 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 491 S 17th St? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Newark? You can browse all Newark real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

