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$585,000

55 Morton Pl

East Orange, NJ
Active
6
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,654
Square Feet
1938
Year Built
40
Days On Market

Welcome home to this spacious and well-maintained 6-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offering an abundance of living space throughout. This home is larger than it appears! The main level features a bright and inviting open-concept layout with a generous living room and dining room, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy additional living space in the large sun porch, ideal for relaxing year-round. The 3rd floor offers 3 additional rooms along with a full bathroom, providing flexibility for extended living, guest accommodations, home offices, or recreational space. This home is equipped with a forced air heating system and is conveniently located near shopping, transportation, schools, and major highways. Newer roof. Newer furnace. Newer hot water heater. With its impressive size, functional layout, and well-kept condition, this property offers endless possibilities for its next owner.

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Listing Information

Listing Updated
09/17/2026
Listed By
DEBRA MARSHALL · KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS
MLS#
2704340R
Source
Central Jersey MLS
Status
Active

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
55 Morton Pl, East Orange, NJ 07017
City
East Orange
County
Essex
Neighborhood
East Orange
Zip Code
07017

Architecture

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3
Stories
3
Year Built
1938
Style
Colonial
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Building Area
2,654 sq. ft.
Roof
Asphalt
Levels
Three Or More
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Features
Garage, Detached, On Site

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Storage, Entrance Foyer
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Oven, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Flooring
Vinyl, Carpet, Linoleum, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Heating
Central

Property Features

Lot Features
See Remarks
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected

Square Footage

Total
2,654 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$585,000
Annual Taxes
$14,678

Schools

74/100
Whitney E. Houston Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.8 mi
City
East Orange
Students
327
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
85% Black · 13% Hispanic / Latino · 1% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
55%
Phone
(973) 266-5880
72/100
J. Garfield Jackson Senior Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 0.2 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
70/100
John L. Costley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 0.5 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
Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–KG · 0.7 mi
City
East Orange
Students
159
Student body
86% Black · 8% Hispanic / Latino · 3% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
54%
Phone
(973) 395-1210
54/100
Patrick F. Healy Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 0.5 mi
City
East Orange
Students
377
Student body
87% Black · 12% Hispanic / Latino · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
76%
Phone
(973) 266-5670
53/100
Sojourner Truth Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 0.5 mi
City
East Orange
Students
262
Student body
73% Black · 21% Hispanic / Latino · 4% White
Free/reduced lunch
57%
Phone
(973) 266-5665
53/100
Oakwood Avenue Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–07 · 0.5 mi
City
Orange
Students
278
Student body
67% Black · 31% Hispanic / Latino · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
73%
Phone
(973) 677-4095
53/100
Cicely L. Tyson Community Middle/High School
High · Grades 06–12 · 0.5 mi
City
East Orange
Students
701
Student body
86% Black · 13% Hispanic / Latino · 1% White
Free/reduced lunch
13%
Phone
(973) 414-8600

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
09/16/2026Listed for sale$585,000

Listed by DEBRA MARSHALL · KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS

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