Charming Victorian-style Colonial w wrap around porch in the heart of Downtown Newton! Walkable convenience, flexible living space, and a rare 3-car garage with a full loft. A new front door leads you inside to the foyer and updated staircase. Down the front hall is the refreshed kitchen that offers ample cabinetry, a center island, tiled backsplash, and direct access to the side porch and paver patio for grilling and outdoor dining. A spacious living/dining room off kitchen features a picture window & updated fixtures. Just off the living room is a sun-filled den with a built-in desk perfect for a home office, playroom, or reading nook. Upstairs are three bedrooms with updated flooring, a full bath, and a spacious laundry room w W/D included. Walk up attic for storage or space for future primary suite. Finished walkout basement adds flexibility w full bath and 4th bedroom/office ideal for a guest suite, live-in setup, or potential conversion to a 1-bedroom apartment. Flat side yard for additional outdoor space. Oversized 3 car garage w second-floor loft is a standout feature great for storage, home business, workshop, studio, hobby space, or future expansion. Driveway provides ample parking, and the garage has a newer roof. Public water, public sewer, and steps from shops, dining, parks, and all Downtown Newton offers - plus just minutes to big box stores, fast casual restaurants and grocery. FREE full day preschool and FREE membership to the Newton Pool for residents.
Active
$485,000
3 Townsend St, Newton Town, NJ 07860
4beds
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Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 12 days |
- 744 |
- 28 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 12 hours ago
Listing updated: November 30, 2025 at 07:02pm
Listed by:
Rachel Bucci 201-674-5216,
Exp Realty, Llc
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 3999618
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Features: Living/Dining Combo
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Country Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Features: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
Heating
- 1 Unit, Baseboard - Hotwater, Oil Tank Above Ground - Inside
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Level 2
Features
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Yes,Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Asphalt, Detached Garage, Loft Storage, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Open Porch(es), Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalk
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 00000.246 AC.
Details
- Parcel number: 2815000090006000100000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas In Street
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Gas In Street
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $422,300
- Annual tax amount: $10,856
- Date on market: 12/1/2025
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $485,000+68.4% |
Source:  GSMLS #3999618 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2021 | Sold | $288,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2021 | Sold | $288,000-0.3% |
Source: GSMLS #3674022 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $289,000+18% |
Source: Weichert Realtors #3674022 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2018 | Listing removed | $245,000 |
Source: Weichert Realtors #3424305 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,516 +6.1% | $422,300 +6.1% |
| 2024 | $10,856 +16% | $398,100 +91.1% |
| 2023 | $9,361 -0.4% | $208,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,369/mo
Principal & interest
$2314
Property taxes
$885
Home insurance
$170
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07860
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Halsted Street Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Newton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Merriam Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Merriam Av
- Middle: Halsted St
- 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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