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Property Description
Welcome to 78 Monticello Ave, a beautifully renovated 2-family home offering spacious layouts, modern updates, and strong income potential in Newark close to East Orange border. The first unit features three well-sized bedrooms, an open layout concept, while the second unit offers four bedrooms along with comfortable living and dining spaces, creating a total of seven bedrooms across the property. Both units are thoughtfully designed to provide functional flow and everyday comfort. An unfinished basement offers additional storage space, and a private driveway adds valuable off-street parking with a 2 car garage. With its generous layout, move-in-ready condition, and versatile appeal for homeowners and investors alike, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Grab it before it's gone!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 78 Monticello Ave
General
- Price: $689,000
- Taxes: $7,054 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4009329
- Updated: 2/11/2026
- Added to Site: 9 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 15
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 7
Parking
- Garage Description: None
Location
- County: Essex
- Driving Directions: Sanford Ave to Marion Ave to Monticello Ave
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: 2 Units, Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: 2-Two Story
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1922
- Remodeled/Updated: 2026
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Unit Description: Bedrooms, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
- Square Feet: 9999
- Levels/Stories: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Bedrooms: 3
Unit 2
- Unit Description: Bedrooms, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
- Square Feet: 9999
- Levels/Stories: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Bedrooms: 4
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Dimensions: 40 x 100
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width
Financial Considerations
- Operating Expenses: $9,999
- Assessment Amount: $161,100
- Land Assmt: $24,400
- Tax Amount: $7,054
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Block: 4183
- Lot Number: 37
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Schools
Schools serving 78 Monticello Ave
School District:Newark City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln Elementary School, Newark, NJ 87 Richelieu Terrace, Newark, NJ 07106 | K-8 | 0.4 mi |
Ivy Hill Elementary School 107 Ivy Street, Newark, NJ 07106 | PK-8 | 0.7 mi |
Mount Vernon Elementary School 142 Mount Vernon Place, Newark, NJ 07106 | PK-8 | 1 mi |
West Side High School 403 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Central High School, Newark, NJ 250 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 9-12 | 2.5 mi |
Weequahic High School 279 Chancellor Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112 | 9-12 | 2.8 mi |
Speedway Academies 701 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106 | PK-8 | 1 mi |
Thirteenth Avenue Elementary School 359 13th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 5-8 | 2 mi |
Camden Street Elementary School 281 Camden Street, Newark, NJ 07103 | PK-8 | 2.2 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 78 Monticello Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/11/2026
Listed
$689,000
272.43%
MLS
2/14/2019
Sold
$185,000
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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 78 Monticello Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,055
2%
$185,500
—
2022
$6,930
—
$185,500
—
2021
$6,927
33%
$185,500
—
2021
$5,222
-25%
$185,500
—
2019
$6,977
2%
$185,500
—
2018
$6,851
4%
$185,500
—
2017
$6,604
3%
$185,500
—
2016
$6,381
4%
$185,500
—
2015
$6,138
12%
$185,500
—
2013
$5,478
—
$185,500
—
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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78 Monticello Ave, Newark, NJ 07106 (MLS# 4009329) is a Multi-Family property with 2 units containing 7 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 78 Monticello Ave is currently listed for $689,000 and was received on February 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 78 Monticello Ave? 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.

