149 Johnson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
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  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,100 sqft

149 Johnson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108

South Broad Street

Home Highlights

Apartment
1,100 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School7 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Beautiful!! freshly painted!! and newly renovated!! 3 bedroom apartment with a nice big kitchen and appliances, closet space, lots of windows and hardwood flooring which gives it a fresh look. A must to see!
Ready to be moved into and relaxed in!!
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149 Johnson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,100 sqft apartment in South Broad Street. It last sold for $240,000 on Nov 29, 2018 (9,500% above the $2,500 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2025 with an asking price of $2,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 2, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,018/month.

Home Details for 149 Johnson Ave

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Comparable Sales for 149 Johnson Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
145 Sherman Ave, Newark, NJ
0.38
Apartment
$615,000
03/17/26
3
1
995 sqft
816 Hunterdon St, Newark, NJ
0.46
Apartment
$715,000
04/14/26
3
1
1,320 sqft
155-157 Johnson Ave #1, Newark, NJ
0.02
Apartment
$2,737
12/24/25
3
2
-
182 Seymour Ave #2, Newark, NJ
0.52
Apartment
$2,150
05/01/26
3
1
-
648 Grove St, Irvington, NJ
1.71
Apartment
$488,000
03/12/26
3
1
900 sqft
514 Hawthorne Ave, Newark, NJ
1.17
Apartment
$200
06/10/26
3
1
2,500 sqft
910 S 18th St, Newark, NJ
1.21
Apartment
$500,000
10/06/25
3
1
-
50 Seymour Ave #3, Newark, NJ
0.62
Apartment
$2,250
02/01/26
3
2
-
81 Columbia St, Newark, NJ
1.50
Apartment
$650,000
05/06/26
2
1
650 sqft
924 Grove St, Irvington, NJ
1.61
Apartment
$530,000
07/01/26
3
1
2,850 sqft
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Rental Market Trends in South Broad Street

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,018/mo
Average rent
$2.1K
$5MoM
Available listings
141
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Neighborhood Overview

South Broad Street
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What Locals Say about South Broad Street

At least 61 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 52 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 52 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 49 % Say kids play outside

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 42 % Say parking is easy

  • 40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say there's wildlife

  • 33 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 29 % Say it's quiet

  • 27 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 22 % Say there are community events

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  • Aissetou Kaba
    "The spaces to have animals around. They are able to have space to roam and public parks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s safe and good school here and also public transportation is easily accessible and parking is available "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is very beautiful I would like to live there because the neighborhood is quiet there are schools nearby for my daughters and it would be a pleasure to enjoy the beautiful neighborhood with my family"
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  • Trulia User
    "This area is far from safe for a family. I was in the neighborhood for less than a week and someone tried to brake in to my girlfriends and my car in the same night. Also the neighborhood a site for sore eyes. "
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  • Sam 2.
    "A nice quiet family area to live in. Very country like feeling considering it's only a few blocks to routes 21 , 78 andvrhe NJTP and GSPW . I.have lived here 15 years and the past five years th quality of life has improved especially with all the new construction. "
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  • Kay
    "This is a really bad area to live in!! Cars are constantly being broken into. The crime is very high. There is a lot of drug activity and gang activities going on daily!"
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  • Aroseblu
    "It's filled with stores and always populated. The area gets cleaned pretty often by the city. there are a lot of potholes but traffic is pretty heavy."
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  • Melodie H.
    "I work 5 minutes away so it’s great. I know it can be congested around 7:30 though. There are quite a few schools that have drop off."
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  • Khaleemahthornton
    "Very nice & neat , nice neighbors , not a lot of noise , very quiet . Peaceful not that much chaos . "
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  • Ciara G.
    "Teach your child/children how to cross a busy street. Its very dangerous on broad street with multiple buses going in opposite directions."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 2, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,500
Jun 4, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,500
Feb 18, 2025
Source: NJMLS #24031511
ListingRemoved
$729,000
Sep 28, 2024
Source: GSMLS #3926608
Listed For Sale
$729,000
Aug 22, 2024
Source: NJMLS #23029973
ListingRemoved
$640,000

Frequently asked questions about 149 Johnson Ave

  • What is the price history for 149 Johnson Ave?
    149 Johnson Ave in Newark, NJ last sold for $240,000 in November 2018.
  • Is Newark a buyer's or seller's market?
    Newark is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Newark?
    The median sale price in Newark is $507K. That is up $31.67K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about the South Broad Street neighborhood?
    Residents describe the South Broad Street neighborhood in Newark, NJ as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and well-kept. See recently sold homes in South Broad Street, Newark.

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