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    256 Rutledge Ave, East Orange City, NJ 07017

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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1915
    6,098 Square Feet Lot
    $598,000 Zestimate®
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    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Welcome to 256 Rutledge Ave, a gracious 1915 Victorian set on a picturesque, tree-lined street in East Orange?s highly sought-after Presidential section. Rich in character and filled with possibilities, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-full-bath home offers timeless charm, comfortable living and exciting potential to make it uniquely your own. A welcoming front porch sets the tone and leads into the first floor which features a spacious living room, formal dining room, kitchen with rear entrance & mudroom area along with a full bathroom and versatile den with closet that is ideal as an office, family room, playroom or guest bedroom. The second floor offers four well-appointed bedrooms and a newer full bathroom. The third floor features an additional bedroom, full bathroom and generous closet space. With its size and privacy, this level could easily be reimagined as a luxurious primary suite or private guest suite area. Outside, enjoy a level backyard, detached two-car garage, and multi-car driveway. Move-in ready today, yet offering wonderful potential to thoughtfully update and personalize its spaces while preserving its character and charm. Conveniently located near the Garden State Parkway, I-280, I-78, multiple NJ Transit rail stations with service to NY, and downtown East Orange shopping, dining, parks and everyday amenities. A wonderful opportunity to own a Victorian home in an established neighborhood with the space, location and potential to make it something truly special.
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    Listed by:

    Alexzandra Carrero-rodriguez 973-860-7595,

    Prestige Property Group Montclair

    Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4057557MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Second
      Dining room
      • Features: Formal Dining Room
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Features: Pantry, Separate Dining Area
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Basement
      • Features: Laundry Room, Utility Room
      Heating
      • Radiators - Steam, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Wall Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Free-Standing Freezer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Bedroom, Bathroom
      • Windows: Blinds
      • Basement: Yes,Full,Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: No

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: 2 Car Width, Detached Garage
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck, Open Porch(es)
      • Exterior features: Curbs, Sidewalk
      Lot
      • Size: 6,098 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 45 x 140
      • Features: Corner Lot, Level
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1605003050000000160000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Victorian,Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Shingle
      • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1915
      • Major remodel year: 2017

      Utilities & green energy

      • Gas: Gas-Natural
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: East Orange

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $387,900
      • Annual tax amount: $12,571
      • Date on market: 10/10/2026
      • Ownership type: Fee Simple
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        $598,000

        $544,000 - $658,000

        $4,302/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        11/17/2017Sold$237,000
        Source: GSMLS #3407338 Report a problem
        7/28/2017Listed for sale$237,000+97.5%
        Source: Weichert Realtors #3407338 Report a problem
        8/1/2016Sold$120,000
        Source: GSMLS #3291691 Report a problem
        3/24/2016Listed for sale$120,000-50.8%
        Source: RTG Property Solutions LLC Report a problem
        10/5/2004Sold$243,800
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$12,572 +3.2%$387,900
        2024$12,184 +6.7%$387,900
        2023$11,414 $387,900
        2022$11,414 +1.3%$387,900 +88.3%
        2021$11,268 +1.3%$206,000
        2020$11,124 +1.3%$206,000
        2019$10,986 $206,000
        2018$10,986 +4.5%$206,000
        2017$10,512 +2.5%$206,000
        2016$10,255 +1.4%$206,000
        2015$10,110 +3.9%$206,000
        2014$9,731 -3.4%$206,000 -32%
        2012$10,072 +4.7%$303,000
        2011$9,623 +12.1%$303,000
        2010$8,584 +7.4%$303,000
        2009$7,996 +9%$303,000
        2008$7,333 +12.8%$303,000
        2007$6,503 $303,000 +1167.8%
        2006-- $23,900
        2005-- $23,900
        2004-- $23,900 -2.4%
        2003-- $24,500
        2002-- $24,500
        2001-- $24,500
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 07017

        Getting around

        71 / 100
        Very Walkable
        58 / 100
        Good Transit
        45 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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