159 Johnson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
OFF MARKET

$647,700

Trulia Estimate
  • Studio
  • 3,208 sqft

159 Johnson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108

South Broad Street
Est. Refi. Payment $4,467/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 5, 2004 for $279,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$648K
Since last month
Increased$9K (+1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$2K (+0.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$368K (+131.4%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +152% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$648K
August 2026$646K
July 2026$639K
June 2026$662K
May 2026$682K
April 2026$648K
March 2026$660K
February 2026$645K
January 2026$649K
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
596 Irvine Turner Blvd, Newark, NJ
0.33
Single-Family Home
$465,000
02/02/26
-
2,292
300 Chadwick Ave, Newark, NJ
0.53
Single-Family Home
$450,000
10/20/25
-
3,304
275-277 Meeker Ave, Newark, NJ
0.54
Single-Family Home
$405,000
02/17/26
-
2,643
251-253 Meeker Ave, Newark, NJ
0.54
Single-Family Home
$430,000
10/06/25
-
2,386
199-201 Renner Ave, Newark, NJ
0.80
Single-Family Home
$300,000
12/12/25
-
3,060
18-20 Nairn Pl, Newark, NJ
0.84
Single-Family Home
$260,000
06/26/26
-
3,218
362-364 Chadwick Ave, Newark, NJ
0.62
Single-Family Home
$491,100
02/04/26
6
2
2,173
15 Yates Ave, Newark, NJ
0.62
Single-Family Home
$600,000
04/20/26
-
2,720
103-105 Renner Ave, Newark, NJ
0.68
Single-Family Home
$380,500
09/08/25
-
1,982
358 Ridgewood Ave, Newark, NJ
0.52
Single-Family Home
$600,000
07/24/26
6
4
2,443
Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
142 Johnson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
0.05
$833,700
11
4
4,237
Off Market
159 Milford Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
0.08
$575,000
6
2
2,850
Recently Sold
170 Johnson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
0.04
$800,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
168-170 HILLSIDE AVE, Newark, NJ 07108
0.06
$679,100
Studio
-
-
Off Market
161 Milford Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
0.09
$549,999
7
2.5
-
For Sale
171 Milford Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
0.08
$510,000
Studio
-
-
Recently Sold
194 Hillside Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
0.05
$599,999
7
2
-
For Sale
183 Hillside Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
0.07
$716,500
6
4
-
Off Market
195-197 Milford Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
0.08
$818,000
6
4
-
Off Market
187-189 MILFORD AVE, Newark, NJ 07108
0.09
$685,600
Studio
-
-
Off Market
105 W Bigelow St, Newark, NJ 07108
0.12
$550,500
5
3
-
Off Market
138 Milford Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108
0.13
$868,700
Studio
-
-
Off Market

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2003
Living Area
3,208 sqft
Price/Sqft
$202

About this House

This single-family home is located at 159 Johnson Ave, Newark, NJ. 159 Johnson Ave is in the South Broad Street neighborhood in Newark, NJ and in ZIP code 07108. This property has approximately 3,208 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 4491 sqft and was built in 2003.
159 Johnson Ave, Newark, NJ 07108 is a studio, 3,208 sqft single-family home in South Broad Street, built in 2003. It last sold for $279,900 on Feb 5, 2004. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $647,700, with a rent estimate of $2,663/month.

Home Details for 159 Johnson Ave

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2003
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4491 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 5, 2004
Source: N/A
Sold
$279,900

Market trends in Newark

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$507K
$31.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
104.1%
0.8%MoM
Price per sq ft
—
Available listings
239
5MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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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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Frequently asked questions about 159 Johnson Ave

  • What is 159 Johnson Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 159 Johnson Ave in Newark, NJ is $647,700.
  • What is the price history for 159 Johnson Ave?
    159 Johnson Ave in Newark, NJ last sold for $279,900 in February 2004.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 159 Johnson Ave?
    The lot at 159 Johnson Ave in Newark, NJ is about 0.10 acres (4,491 sq ft).

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