Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/07/2026
Listed
$549,000
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Property Description
Welcome to 886 Lake Street, a classic four-bedroom, two-full-bath Colonial in the desirable Forest Hill section. Filled with character and drenched in natural sunlight, this well-maintained home is move-in ready. An inviting front porch opens to a gracious foyer, formal living room and dining room ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The eat-in kitchen includes a pantry and reat entrance, while a full bathroom completes the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find a comfortable primary bedroom, a generously sized second bedroom, two smaller bedrooms and a second full bathroom. The walk-up attic offers outstanding potential for a future primary suite, recreation room, playroom, home office or additional living space.The full unfinished basement provides laundry facilities and abundant storage, along with a Bilco door to the backyard. A private driveway and blacktop rear area offer ample off-street parking, while an existing concrete slab provides the potential to build a garage, if desired. A rear ramp also makes moving household items in and out easier. Ideally located near Essex County Branch Brook Park, offering 360 acres of beautiful green space, recreational amenities, walking paths and its renowned seasonal cherry blossoms. With generous windows, timeless architectural details, flexible living space and exciting expansion possibilities, this sun-filled Forest Hill Colonial has so much to offer. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to make 886 Lake Street your own!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 888 Lake St
General
- Price: $549,000
- Taxes: $6,382 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4045695
- Updated: 8/8/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: Attic
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Other Bath, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Porch, Walkout
- Lower Level: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Walkout
- Interior Features: Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, High Ceilings, Smoke Detector, Stall Shower and Tub
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom 1: Second
- Bedroom 2: Second
- Bedroom 3: Second
- Bedroom 4: Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, First
- Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, First
- Foyer: First
- Bathroom: First
- Bathroom: First
- Attic: Third
Exterior
- Color: Tan
Parking
- Garage Description: None
Location
- County: Essex
- Subdivision: Forest Hill
- Driving Directions: Heller Parkway to Lake Street; North on Lake Street to #886, between Montclair Avenue and Verona Avenue.
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: 1 Unit, Window A/C(s)
- Heating Type: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: From Furnace
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Natural Gas, Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Bilco-Style Door, Unfinished, Walk-Out
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Square Feet: 1,700
- Additional Use: Home-Office
- Year Built: 1907
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Size: 37.6 x 100
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive, On-Street Parking
- Lot Description: Level Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $159,600
- Land Assmt: $47,800
- Tax Amount: $6,382
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Furniture and Personal Decor Items
- Disclosures: Yes
- APN: 1614-00808-0000-00025-0000-
- Block: 808
- Lot Number: 25
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Schools
Schools serving 888 Lake St
School District:Newark City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
New Park School 120 Manchester Place, Newark, NJ 07104 | 5-8 | 0.2 mi |
First Avenue Elementary School 214 1st Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107 | 5-8 | 1.3 mi |
Rafael Hernandez Elementary School 345 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104 | PK-4 | 1.4 mi |
Technology High School 223 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07102 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
Barringer High School 90 Parker Street, Newark, NJ 07104 | 9-12 | 1.9 mi |
West Side High School 403 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 9-12 | 3.3 mi |
Thirteenth Avenue Elementary School 359 13th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103 | 5-8 | 3.1 mi |
Camden Street Elementary School 281 Camden Street, Newark, NJ 07103 | PK-8 | 3.5 mi |
Speedway Academies 701 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07106 | PK-8 | 3.6 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 888 Lake St
Tax History
Tax History for 888 Lake St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,382
7%
$159,600
—
2023
$5,950
—
$159,600
—
2022
$5,963
—
$159,600
—
2021
$5,959
-2%
$159,600
—
2020
$6,065
3%
$159,600
—
2018
$5,894
-2%
$159,600
—
2019
$6,003
6%
$159,600
—
2017
$5,682
3%
$159,600
—
2016
$5,490
4%
$159,600
—
2015
$5,281
7%
$159,600
—
2014
$4,949
—
$159,600
—
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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888 Lake St, Newark, NJ 07104 (MLS# 4045695) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 888 Lake St is currently listed for $549,000 and was received on August 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 888 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.