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$625,000 Just Listed

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Updated 8 hours ago

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157 Ward Pl,South Orange, NJ 07079

157 Ward PlSouth OrangeNJ07079

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Welcome to 157 Ward Place, a beautifully maintained home in the desirable Seton Village neighborhood of South Orange. This inviting residence blends classic charm with modern comfort, featuring bright, spacious living areas, a well-appointed kitchen, generously sized bedrooms, and a functional layout designed for everyday living. Whether you're hosting guests or enjoying a quiet evening at home, the indoor and outdoor spaces offer comfort and versatility.Step outside to a private backyard, perfect for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing. Ideally located just minutes from vibrant downtown South Orange, you'll enjoy convenient access to restaurants, cafés, boutique shopping, parks, Seton Hall University, and the South Orange NJ Transit Midtown Direct train for an easy commute to New York City. Major highways are also nearby, making travel throughout northern New Jersey convenient.Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a move-in-ready home in one of South Orange's most sought-after neighborhoods, offering the perfect blend of character, convenience, and location.

Full Property Details for 157 Ward Pl

General

  • Price: $625,000
  • Taxes: $12,129 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Garden_State
  • MLS ID: 4042561
  • Updated: Today (7/23/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • 3rd Floor/Level 3: Attic
  • 2nd Floor/Level 2: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • 1st Floor/Level 1: Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, MudRoom, Porch
  • Lower Level: Bath(s) Other, Rec Room, Utility Room, Walkout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: 11 x 12
  • Bedroom 2: 10 x 11
  • Bedroom 3: 8 x 11

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: 12 x 14
  • Family Room: 19 x 24
  • Kitchen: Galley Type, Not Eat-In Kitchen, 9 x 17
  • Dining Room: 10 x 11

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Open Porch(es), Privacy Fence, Sidewalk, Thermal Windows/Doors

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Uncovered Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener

Location

  • County: Essex
  • Driving Directions: from South Orange ave the property is two blocks in. Walking distance to Seton Hall side entrance to campus

School Information

  • Elementary School: CLINTON
  • Middle School: S ORANGE
  • High School: COLUMBIA

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public Water
  • Utility Description: All Underground, Natural Gas

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, French Drain, Walk-Out
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingles
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2007

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
  • Lot Size: .076 AC
  • Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $469,400
  • Land Assmt: $217,700
  • Tax Amount: $12,129
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • APN: 1619-02107-0000-00028-0000-
  • Block: 2107
  • Lot Number: 28

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Schools serving 157 Ward Pl

School District:South Orange-Maplewood School District
NameGradesDistance
Clinton Elementary School, Maplewood, NJ
27 Berkshire Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040
K-50.5 mi
Marshall Elementary School
262 Grove Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
K-20.5 mi
South Mountain Annex
444 West South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079
K-51.1 mi
South Orange Middle School
70 North Ridgewood Road, South Orange, NJ 07079
6-80.7 mi
Maplewood Middle School
7 Burnet Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040
6-81.5 mi
Columbia Senior High School
17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040
9-120.8 mi
Seth Boyden Elementary School
274 Boyden Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040
K-51.4 mi
Delia Bolden Elementary School
518 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040
3-51.4 mi
Tuscan Elementary School
25 Harvard Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040
K-51.5 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 157 Ward Pl Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
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7/23/2026
Listed
$625,000
18.15%
MLS
11/25/2024
Sold
$529,000
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Tax History for 157 Ward Pl

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$12,129
27%
$469,400
—
2023
$9,543
4%
$469,400
79%
2022
$9,202
4%
$262,400
—
2021
$8,882
6%
$262,400
—
2019
$8,392
2%
$262,400
—
2018
$8,266
3%
$262,400
—
2017
$8,061
3%
$262,400
28%
2016
$7,847
-11%
$205,000
-13%
2015
$8,805
2%
$235,500
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2014
$8,622
—
$235,500
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157 Ward Pl, South Orange, NJ 07079 (MLS# 4042561) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 157 Ward Pl is currently listed for $625,000 and was received on July 23, 2026. Want to learn more about 157 Ward Pl? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in South Orange? You can browse all South Orange real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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