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Property Description

Wonderful opportunity to own a two-family home located in a designated redevelopment zone in the vibrant community of South Orange. Conveniently situated within walking distance to the South Orange train station and Village, offering easy access to NYC, shops, dining, and local amenities.This income-generating property features separate utilities for each unit. Both units offer 2 bedrooms, a living room, eat-in kitchen, and full bath The basement includes a shared laundry area along with ample storage space. Enjoy everything South Orange has to offer, including beautiful parks, recreation, a strong school system, and a thriving arts and cultural scene.

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General

Price: $699,999
Taxes: $14,085 (2025)
Status: Active
Type: Multi-Family
Source: Garden_State
MLS ID: 4024187
Updated: 5/21/2026
Added to Site: 48 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 8

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Parking

Garage Description: See Remarks

Location

County: Essex
Driving Directions: From West Third Street to Church St

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Window A/C(s)
Heating Type: 2 Units, Radiators - Steam
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public Water
Utility Description: Natural Gas

Structural Information

Architectural Style: 2-Two Story
Exterior Const.: See Remarks
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Walk-Out
Roof: See Remarks
Square Feet: 1,944
Year Built: 1894
Remodeled/Updated: 2023

Unit Information

Unit 1

Unit Description: Bedrooms, Eat-In Kitchen, Living Room
Square Feet: 9999
Levels/Stories: 1
Total Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 2

Unit 2

Unit Description: Bedrooms, Eat-In Kitchen, Living Room
Square Feet: 9999
Levels/Stories: 1
Total Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms: 2

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
Lot Dimensions: .046 AC
Driveway/Sidewalk: 1 Car Width, On-Street Parking

Financial Considerations

Operating Expenses: $9,999
Assessment Amount: $346,300
Land Assmt: $198,800
Tax Amount: $14,085
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures: Yes
Block: 2301
Lot Number: 36

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Schools

Schools serving 159 Church St

School District:South Orange-Maplewood School District

Name	Grades	Distance
South Mountain Annex 444 West South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ 07079	K-5	0.4 mi
Marshall Elementary School 262 Grove Road, South Orange, NJ 07079	K-2	0.9 mi
Clinton Elementary School, Maplewood, NJ 27 Berkshire Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040	K-5	0.9 mi
South Orange Middle School 70 North Ridgewood Road, South Orange, NJ 07079	6-8	0.2 mi
Maplewood Middle School 7 Burnet Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040	6-8	1.3 mi
Columbia Senior High School 17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040	9-12	0.7 mi
Delia Bolden Elementary School 518 Ridgewood Road, Maplewood, NJ 07040	3-5	1 mi
Tuscan Elementary School 25 Harvard Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040	K-5	1.5 mi
Seth Boyden Elementary School 274 Boyden Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040	K-5	1.8 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

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Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

4/29/2026

Listed

$699,999

8.53%

MLS

6/14/2024

Sold

$645,000

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Tax History

Tax History for 159 Church St

Year

Property Taxes

Change

Tax Assessment

Change

2024

$8,879

-16%

$545,100

82%

2022

$10,517

12%

$299,900

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2021

$9,417

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$299,900

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2018

$9,447

$299,900

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2017

$9,213

-4%

$299,900

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2019

$9,591

36%

$299,900

63%

2016

$7,032

$183,700

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2015

$6,869

$183,700

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2013

$6,529

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$183,700

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159 Church St, South Orange, NJ 07079 (MLS# 4024187) is a Multi-Family property with 2 units containing 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 159 Church St is currently listed for $699,999 and was received on April 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 159 Church St? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-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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