Don't miss this well-maintained and updated 2-family home located in the heart of Newton just a short walk to town, shopping, and local amenities. Perfect for owner-occupants or investors, this property offers versatility, modern upgrades, and strong rental potential. The first-floor unit features a beautifully updated kitchen with granite countertops, high ceilings, laminate flooring, and 2 spacious bedrooms. Upstairs, the second unit boasts 2 bedrooms, a renovated kitchen and bathroom, plus a walk-up finished third floor with a large family room and office/den ideal for added living space or work-from-home flexibility. Shared laundry and separate storage are available in the basement. The detached garage is currently rented separately, offering additional income opportunity. Public utilities and a prime central location make this property a smart and convenient investment. Whether you're looking to live in one unit and rent the other, or add to your portfolio, this property checks all the boxes.
Under contract
Price cut: $25K (9/24)
$525,000
252 Spring St, Newton Town, NJ 07860
4beds
19,998sqft
Est.:
Multi Family
Built in 1877
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$26/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
High ceilingsRenovated kitchen and bathroomWalk-up finished third floorSpacious bedroomsLarge family roomLaminate flooring
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Zillow last checked: 16 hours ago
Listing updated: November 06, 2025 at 03:21am
Listed by:
Lynette Delisa 862-571-5522,
Realty Executives Exceptional
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 3965745
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range/Oven - Gas, Refrigerator, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven - Electric
Features
- Bedrooms, Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room, See Remarks, Storage, Den, Family Room, Kitchen
- Flooring: Vinyl-Linoleum Floors
- Basement: Yes,Bilco-Style Door,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 19,998
- Total interior livable area: 19,998 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, Shared Driveway, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 3-Three Story
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Open Porch(es)
Lot
- Size: 4,791.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 00000.112 AC.
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 2815000140006000100000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1877
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $26/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $368,200
- Annual tax amount: $9,612
- Date on market: 5/28/2025
- Exclusions: tenant's belonging
- Total actual rent: 4700
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas, Tenant Pays Heat, Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/6/2025 | Pending sale | $525,000$26/sqft |
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| 9/24/2025 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$26/sqft |
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| 6/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,500+78.6% |
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| 5/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $550,000+214.3%$28/sqft |
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| 1/6/2022 | Sold | $175,000-30%$9/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,613 +23.9% | $352,500 +104.2% |
| 2023 | $7,757 -0.4% | $172,600 |
| 2022 | $7,788 +0.4% | $172,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,713/mo
Principal & interest
$2571
Property taxes
$958
Home insurance
$184
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07860
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Halsted Street Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Newton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Merriam Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Newton
Source: GSMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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