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$468,000

278 William St

East Orange, NJ
Active
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,259
Square Feet
0.08
Lot Size (acres)
1925
Year Built
71
Days On Market

Great Opportunity. Bring your vision! Spacious Center Hall Colonial offering tremendous potential for an investor, renovator, or buyer ready to reimagine a substantial home with original architectural character. Property is being sold AS-IS. This home is a Large Corner Property situated on a 30x100 lot, this expansive property features 6 oversized bedrooms, 3 baths, a finished attic loft, full partially finished basement, and off-street parking for up to 3 vehicles. Original details include stained-glass windows, pocket doors, a secondary staircase to the second level, fireplace, formal dining room, den, spacious living room, and welcoming front porch. Bright, generously sized rooms and a traditional center-hall layout provide an excellent canvas for renovation and customization. Upper levels offer six bedrooms plus a finished attic loft with its own bath and kitchenette area. The partially finished full basement with a full bath provides additional flexible space for storage, workshop, recreation, or other possibilities. Rear driveway accommodates approximately 3 cars. Bring your contractor, plans, and imagination to restore, renovate, and unlock the potential of this distinctive property! Close to all transportation and major highways

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Listing Information

Listing Updated
17 days ago
Listed By
EIESHA DUNCAN · KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS
MLS#
2702841R
Source
Central Jersey MLS
Status
Active

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
278 William St, East Orange, NJ 07017
City
East Orange
County
Essex
Neighborhood
na
Zip Code
07017

Architecture

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3
Stories
3
Year Built
1925
Style
Colonial
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Building Area
2,259 sq. ft.
Roof
Asphalt
Levels
Two
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
Driveway, Asphalt

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Vaulted Ceiling(s), Storage, Entrance Foyer
Appliances
Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Electric Oven, Water Heater
Flooring
Laminate, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Patio and Porch
Patio, Porch, Enclosed
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant

Property Features

Lot Size
0.08 Acres
Lot Features
Near Public Transit
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected, Underground Utilities

Square Footage

Total
2,259 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$468,000
Annual Taxes
$9,916

Schools

75/100
Roseville Community Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–04 · 0.9 mi
City
Newark
Students
316
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
54% Hispanic / Latino · 43% Black · 2% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
98%
Phone
(973) 483-4400
72/100
J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.6 mi
City
East Orange
Students
253
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
84% Black · 12% Hispanic / Latino · 2% American Indian / Alaska Native
Free/reduced lunch
72%
Phone
(973) 266-5895
72/100
John L. Costley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 0.6 mi
City
East Orange
Students
449
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
87% Black · 11% Hispanic / Latino · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
73%
Phone
(973) 266-5660
56/100
Gordon Parks Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–02 · 0.4 mi
City
East Orange
Students
267
Student body
79% Black · 18% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
69%
Phone
(973) 266-5950
55/100
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05 · 0.4 mi
City
East Orange
Students
287
Student body
88% Black · 9% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
78%
Phone
(973) 673-5410
55/100
Shelia Y. Oliver Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.5 mi
City
East Orange
Students
394
Student body
85% Black · 12% Hispanic / Latino · 2% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
59%
Phone
(973) 266-5860
55/100
Dionne Warwick Institute
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.7 mi
City
East Orange
Students
412
Student body
82% Black · 15% Hispanic / Latino · 2% White
Free/reduced lunch
73%
Phone
(973) 266-5930
54/100
Cicely L. Tyson Community Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.2 mi
City
East Orange
Students
509
Student body
94% Black · 5% Hispanic / Latino · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
72%
Phone
(973) 414-9222

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
08/16/2026Listed for sale$468,000

Listed by EIESHA DUNCAN · KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS

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