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Property Description

Classic architectural character defines this stately Dutch Colonial Revival, built circa 1920, with its distinctive gambrel roof, large shed dormers, and symmetrical upper windows. Soft sage green trim accents the broad covered front porch and second-floor balcony. Inside: gleaming hardwood floors, original wood trim and cornice detailing, pocket doors, and a cozy fireplace. The refinished kitchen features stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplash, and a farmhouse sink. The home offers 7 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 2 half baths, including a renovated hall bath with rain shower and modern vanity, plus another bath with original clawfoot tub. The finished basement includes a washer and dryer. All appliances are included. Outside: a large fenced yard, private back porch, wide driveway, detached 1-car garage, and 5,000-square-foot lot. Two blocks from Branch Brook Park and its tennis courts, with easy access to Light Rail, Newark Penn Station, Route 280, Downtown Newark, Montclair, houses of worship, and NYC bus service.

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General

Price: $699,900
Taxes: $8,925 (2025)
Status: Active
Type: Single Family
Source: Garden_State
MLS ID: 4043316
Updated: 7/28/2026
Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 14
3rd Floor/Level 3: 3 Bedrooms
2nd Floor/Level 2: 3 Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
1st Floor/Level 1: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main, Porch
Street Level: Other Bath, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Porch
Lower Level: Laundry Room
Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, High Ceilings, Security System
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Gas Range and Oven
Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 7

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen

Exterior

Exterior Features: Patio, Sidewalk
Color: Grey

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Uncovered Spaces: 4
Garage Description: Detached Garage

Location

County: Essex
Subdivision: Forest Hill
Driving Directions: Franklin to Heller to Lake St.

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Window A/C(s)
Heating Type: 1 Unit
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public Water
Utility Description: All Underground

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Finished
Roof: Asphalt Shingles
Year Built: 1920
Remodeled/Updated: 2020

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Size: 50 x 100
Driveway/Sidewalk: Blacktop, Paver Block

Financial Considerations

Assessment Amount: $223,200
Land Assmt: $72,500
Tax Amount: $8,925
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: Kitchen Chandlier
APN: 1614-00756-0000-00013-0000-
Block: 756
Lot Number: 13

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Schools

Schools serving 786 Lake St

School District:Newark City School District

Name	Grades	Distance
New Park School 120 Manchester Place, Newark, NJ 07104	5-8	0.4 mi
First Avenue Elementary School 214 1st Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107	5-8	1 mi
Rafael Hernandez Elementary School 345 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104	PK-4	1.1 mi
Technology High School 223 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07102	9-12	1.4 mi
Barringer High School 90 Parker Street, Newark, NJ 07104	9-12	1.7 mi
West Side High School 403 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103	9-12	3 mi
Thirteenth Avenue Elementary School 359 13th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103	5-8	2.9 mi
Camden Street Elementary School 281 Camden Street, Newark, NJ 07103	PK-8	3.2 mi
Speedway Academies 701 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106	PK-8	3.3 mi

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Price

Change

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7/28/2026

Listed

$699,900

337.44%

MLS

10/15/2014

Sold

$160,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 786 Lake St

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2025

$8,926

$223,200

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2023

$8,321

—

$223,200

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2022

$8,339

—

$223,200

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2021

$8,334

33%

$223,200

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2021

$6,283

-24%

$223,200

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2018

$8,243

$223,200

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2017

$7,946

$223,200

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2016

$7,678

-9%

$223,200

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2019

$8,395

14%

$223,200

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2015

$7,386

$223,200

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2014

$6,921

—

$223,200

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786 Lake St, Newark, NJ 07104 (MLS# 4043316) is a Single Family property with 7 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 786 Lake St is currently listed for $699,900 and was received on July 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 786 Lake 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.

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