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$435,000
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 79 Merchant St
General
- Price: $435,000
- Taxes: $4,826 (2024)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4005492
- Updated: 7/9/2026
- Added to Site: 232 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: Bath Main
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Main Bath, Kitchen, Living Room, LivDinRm
- Lower Level: Bath Main, Den, Kitchen, Utility Room, Walkout
- Interior Features: Stall Shower
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Vinyl-Linoleum
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom 1: Second
- Bedroom 2: Second
- Bedroom 3: Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Kitchen: Second Kitchen, See Remarks, First
- Dining Room: Living/Dining Combo
- Den: Basement
- Other Room 1: Utility Room
- In-Law/Au Pair Suite: Yes
- Suite: Bedroom 1, SepEnter
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Uncovered Spaces: 1
- Garage Description: Detached Garage, On Site
Location
- County: Essex
- Subdivision: Ironbound
- Driving Directions: Between Lafayette and Ferry/Wilson.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall A/C Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Natural Gas
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Half-Duplex
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full, Walk-Out
- Roof: Flat
- Year Built: 1887
- Remodeled/Updated: 2024
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size: 13.8 x 100
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Off-Street Parking, See Remarks
- Zoning: residential
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $126,900
- Land Assmt: $64,000
- Tax Amount: $4,826
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Personal Belongings
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 1614-01982-0000-00048-0000-
- Block: 1982
- Lot Number: 48
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Schools
Schools serving 79 Merchant St
School District:Newark City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wilson Avenue Elementary School 19 Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108 | K-8 | 0.1 mi |
Lafayette Street Elementary School 205 Lafayette Street, Newark, NJ 07105 | K-8 | 0.4 mi |
Oliver Street Elementary School 86 Oliver Street, Newark, NJ 07105 | PK-8 | 0.7 mi |
East Side High School 238 Van Buren Street, Newark, NJ 07105 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
Malcolm X Shabazz High School 80 Johnson Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Central High School, Newark, NJ 250 18th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Cleveland Elementary School 388 Bergen St, Newark, NJ 07103 | K-6 | 2.1 mi |
Camden Street Elementary School 281 Camden Street, Newark, NJ 07103 | PK-8 | 2.2 mi |
Belmont-Runyon Elementary School 1 Belmont Runyon Way, Newark, NJ 07108 | K-8 | 2.4 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 79 Merchant St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/16/2026
Listed
$435,000
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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 79 Merchant St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$5,075
7%
$126,900
—
2022
$4,741
—
$126,900
—
2021
$4,738
33%
$126,900
—
2021
$3,572
-24%
$126,900
—
2018
$4,686
-2%
$126,900
—
2019
$4,773
6%
$126,900
—
2017
$4,518
4%
$126,900
—
2016
$4,365
4%
$126,900
—
2015
$4,199
7%
$126,900
—
2014
$3,935
—
$126,900
—
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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79 Merchant St, Newark, NJ 07105 (MLS# 4005492) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. 79 Merchant St is currently listed for $435,000 and was received on January 16, 2026. This property is listed by Joan Marchetta from our Eastern Monmouth Regional Hub Office.Want to learn more about 79 Merchant 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.

