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Property Description
Charming Victorian-style Colonial w wrap around porch in the heart of Downtown Newton! Walkable convenience, flexible living space, and a rare 3-car garage with a full loft. A new front door leads you inside to the foyer and updated staircase. Down the front hall is the refreshed kitchen that offers ample cabinetry, a center island, tiled backsplash, and direct access to the side porch and paver patio for grilling and outdoor dining. A spacious living/dining room off kitchen features a picture window & updated fixtures. Just off the living room is a sun-filled den with a built-in desk perfect for a home office, playroom, or reading nook. Upstairs are three bedrooms with updated flooring, a full bath, and a spacious laundry room w W/D included. Walk up attic for storage or space for future primary suite. Finished walkout basement adds flexibility w full bath and 4th bedroom/office ideal for a guest suite, live-in setup, or potential conversion to a 1-bedroom apartment. Flat side yard for additional outdoor space. Oversized 3 car garage w second-floor loft is a standout feature great for storage, home business, workshop, studio, hobby space, or future expansion. Driveway provides ample parking, and the garage has a newer roof. Public water, public sewer, and steps from shops, dining, parks, and all Downtown Newton offers - plus just minutes to big box stores, fast casual restaurants and grocery. FREE full day preschool and FREE membership to the Newton Pool for residents.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3 Townsend St
General
- Price: $465,000
- Taxes: $11,241 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Garden_State
- MLS ID: 4030011
- Updated: Today (5/26/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- 3rd Floor/Level 3: Attic
- 2nd Floor/Level 2: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Laundry Room
- 1st Floor/Level 1: Den, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
- Lower Level: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
- Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range and Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom 1: Second
- Bedroom 2: Second
- Bedroom 3: Second
- Bedroom 4: Basement
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Family Room: First
- Kitchen: Country Kitchen, First
- Dining Room: First
- Den: First
- Laundry Room: Second
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Uncovered Spaces: 6
- Garage Description: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Sussex
- Driving Directions: Trinity St to Townsend St (ONE WAY STREET)
School Information
- Elementary School: MERRIAM AV
- Middle School: HALSTED ST
- High School: NEWTON
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan, Window A/C(s)
- Heating Type: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater
- Heating Fuel: Oil Tank Above Ground - Inside
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public Water
- Utility Description: Electric, Gas In Street
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Victorian, Colonial
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Walk-Out
- Roof: Asphalt Shingles
- Year Built: 1880
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
- Lot Size: 00000.246 AC.
- Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $446,000
- Land Assmt: $96,000
- Tax Amount: $11,241
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- APN: 2815-00009-0006-00010-0000-
- Block: 9.06
- Lot Number: 10
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Price & Sales History for 3 Townsend St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/26/2026
Listed
$465,000
61.46%
MLS
1/30/2021
Sold
$288,000
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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 3 Townsend St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$10,856
16%
$422,300
103%
2022
$9,398
—
$208,300
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2021
$9,357
2%
$208,300
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2020
$9,213
4%
$208,300
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2018
$8,880
1%
$208,300
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2017
$8,828
2%
$208,300
—
2016
$8,686
-3%
$208,300
—
2019
$8,928
6%
$208,300
—
2015
$8,457
6%
$208,300
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2013
$7,997
—
$208,300
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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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3 Townsend St, Newton, NJ 07860 (MLS# 4030011) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 3 Townsend St is currently listed for $465,000 and was received on May 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 3 Townsend St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Newton? You can browse all Newton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

