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$1,450,000

218 5th St

Jersey City, NJ
Under Contract
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
40
Days On Market

This historic home is waiting for you: a true project house on a coveted 20' x 100' lot, ready for its next chapter. Currently a 3-level single-family home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, 218 Fifth Street is a blank-canvas opportunity for the renovator, builder, or investor willing to bring their vision to life. It comes with a head start, it has prior approvals for going up one level that includes a rooftop deck and a full rear extension with the option to convert to a two family. Outside, a private backyard backs directly onto the historic Harsimus Cove Embankment, a green and protected buffer that makes this a rare find. Parking is covered too, with a private driveway fitting one car at front and a second can be parked on street also. Steps to the PATH train, NY Waterway Ferry, and NJ Transit bus lines, with easy access to all major thoroughfares. Moments from the cafés, pubs, and restaurants around Grove Street Plaza, the Hudson River waterfront, parks, schools, and medical facilities, everything that makes Downtown Jersey City one of the region's most sought-after historic neighborhoods, all with a quick, easy commute into NYC via PATH, Bus or ferry. Homes with this combination of historic-district character, lot size, parking, and an already-designed growth path rarely come to market. 218 Fifth Street is ready for someone to make it their own.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
17 days ago
Listed By
LEDA DUIF, 2016538000 · CORCORAN SAWYER SMITH, 2016538000
MLS#
260018802
Source
Hudson County MLS
Status
Under Contract

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
218 5th St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
City
Jersey City
County
Hudson
Zip Code
07302

Architecture

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Style
Multi-Level
Construction Materials
Stone, Brick
Garage Spaces
1

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Oven
Heating
Steam

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$1,450,000
Annual Taxes
$25,242

Schools

100/100
Middle School # 4
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 0.6 mi
City
Jersey City
Students
819
Parent reviews
4.7★ avg · 6 reviews
Student body
37% Hispanic / Latino · 32% Black · 20% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
75%
Phone
(201) 946-5740
99/100
Dr. Michael Conti School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.5 mi
City
Jersey City
Students
663
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
46% Hispanic / Latino · 27% Asian · 14% White
Free/reduced lunch
66%
Phone
(201) 714-4300
79/100
Explore Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 0.3 mi
City
Jersey City
Students
156
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
42% Hispanic / Latino · 22% White · 13% Black
Free/reduced lunch
31%
Phone
(201) 631-6395
75/100
James J Ferris High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.6 mi
City
Jersey City
Students
1,345
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
55% Hispanic / Latino · 23% Black · 11% White
Free/reduced lunch
62%
Phone
(201) 915-6660
65/100
Rafael Cordero y Molina
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.2 mi
City
Jersey City
Students
735
Parent reviews
3.7★ avg · 6 reviews
Student body
31% Hispanic / Latino · 22% Black · 22% White
Free/reduced lunch
39%
Phone
(201) 714-4390
63/100
Dr Ronald McNair High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 0.3 mi
City
Jersey City
Students
693
Parent reviews
3.3★ avg · 8 reviews
Student body
43% Asian · 20% Hispanic / Latino · 20% White
Free/reduced lunch
46%
Phone
(201) 418-7617
55/100
Frank R Conwell School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.6 mi
City
Jersey City
Students
630
Student body
50% Hispanic / Latino · 21% Black · 17% White
Free/reduced lunch
59%
Phone
(201) 915-6100
52/100
Great Futures Charter School
Grades M–M · 0.6 mi
City
Jersey City
Phone
(201) 716-1520

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
09/17/2026Listed for sale$1,450,000

Listed by LEDA DUIF · CORCORAN SAWYER SMITH · 2016538000

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