Date
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Price
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Source
3/06/2026
Listed
$400,000
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Property Description
This home is located in a desirable zone of Vailsburg located in the city of Newark. Conveniently situated near a school, shopping center, city transportation that takes you to New York Penn Station. There is also a house of worship nearby. The home needs some TLC.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 553 Sanford Ave
General
- Price: $400,000
- Taxes: $6,924 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4013324
- Updated: 3/9/2026
- Added to Site: 17 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Cooktop - Gas, Gas Range and Oven, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Not Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
- Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch(es), Metal Fence, Open Porch(es), Privacy Fence, Sidewalk, Storm Window(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Uncovered Spaces: 2
- Garage Description: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: The house is located between South Orange Avenue and 18th Avenue. Nearby Seton Hall University and the shopping centers near South Orange City.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan, Wall A/C Unit(s), Window A/C(s)
- Heating Type: 1 Unit, Radiant - Hot Water, Radiators - Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles, Composition Shingle
- Year Built: 9999
Lot Features
- Lot Size: 50 x 100
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 2 Car Width, Driveway-Exclusive, On-Street Parking, Parking Lot-Exclusive
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $29,900
- Land Assmt: $17,400
- Tax Amount: $6,924
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- APN: 1614-04121-0000-00001-0000-
- Block: 4121
- Lot Number: 1
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Schools
Schools serving 553 Sanford Ave
School District:Newark City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln Elementary School, Newark, NJ 87 Richelieu Terrace, Newark, NJ 07106 | K-8 | 0.1 mi |
Ivy Hill Elementary School 107 Ivy Street, Newark, NJ 07106 | PK-8 | 0.4 mi |
Mount Vernon Elementary School 142 Mount Vernon Place, Newark, NJ 07106 | PK-8 | 0.7 mi |
West Side High School 403 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Central High School, Newark, NJ 250 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 9-12 | 2.3 mi |
Weequahic High School 279 Chancellor Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112 | 9-12 | 2.4 mi |
Speedway Academies 701 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106 | PK-8 | 0.9 mi |
Thirteenth Avenue Elementary School 359 13th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 5-8 | 1.8 mi |
Camden Street Elementary School 281 Camden Street, Newark, NJ 07103 | PK-8 | 2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
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553 Sanford Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106 (MLS# 4013324) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 553 Sanford Avenue is currently listed for $400,000 and was received on March 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 553 Sanford Avenue? 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.