231 5th St, Newark, NJ 07107
SOLD
SEP 30, 2025

231 5th St
Newark, NJ 07107

Lower Roseville
  • 8 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,583 sqft

$300,812

Last Sold: Sep 30, 2025
$116/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,075/mo*
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$300,812

Last Sold: Sep 30, 2025
$116/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,075/mo*
Refinance Your Home
8 Beds
3 Baths
2,583 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Located in the Lower Roseville neighborhood of Newark. Totally renovated, close to shopping, schools, and all major transportation. Great Rental potential.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$116/sqft
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 231 5th St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: WallHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 14Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
Microwave

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Stucco, Vinyl

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1921
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi Family

Price & Status

Price
Price Per Sqft: $116/sqft

Community

Units in Building: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2613 sqft

Price History for 231 5th St

DatePriceEventSource
09/30/2025$300,812Sold
N/A
08/13/2018$380,000Sold
N/A
06/04/2018$379,900PendingAgent Provided
05/17/2018$379,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/03/2018$239,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/27/2017$239,900PendingAgent Provided
10/23/2017$239,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/20/2017$249,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/15/2017$224,226ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/11/2017$225,959Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/05/2017$226,264ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/31/2017$0Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/15/2013$95,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/22/2012$95,000PendingAgent Provided
05/12/2012$95,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/16/2008$380,000Sold
N/A
04/09/2007$452,500Sold
N/A
07/19/2006$300,000Sold
N/A
10/23/2003$275,000Sold
N/A
11/08/2000$134,000Sold
N/A
09/22/2000$73,000Sold
N/A
01/27/1998$150,000Sold
N/A
03/05/1997$23,000Sold
N/A
08/02/1995$8,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Newark

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$453K
$16.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.7%
1.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
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Available listings
241
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$10,993
Assessment$274,900
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$2,007/mo
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Comparable Sales for 231 5th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
245-247 4th St, Newark, NJ
0.05
Multi-Family Home
$650,000
04/15/26
8
3
2,529
187 2nd St, Newark, NJ
0.24
Multi-Family Home
$685,000
08/11/25
7
3
2,162
64 N 13Th St, Newark, NJ
0.43
Multi-Family Home
$526,000
08/22/25
8
3
3,500
188 N 11th St, Newark, NJ
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$550,000
11/17/25
7
3
2,649
248 N 7th St, Newark, NJ
0.18
Multi-Family Home
$407,500
01/12/26
6
3
9,999
19 Myrtle Ave, Newark, NJ
0.39
Multi-Family Home
$560,000
09/22/25
10
4
2,865
325 N 7th St, Newark, NJ
0.35
Multi-Family Home
$625,000
04/28/26
5
3
1,935
254 N 11th St, Newark, NJ
0.59
Multi-Family Home
$653,000
12/10/25
8
3
3,200
116 No 15 St, East Orange, NJ
0.52
Multi-Family Home
$664,000
08/13/25
6
3
2,170

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Lower Roseville
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What Locals Say about Lower Roseville

At least 180 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 60 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say car is needed

  • 57 % Say kids play outside

  • 41 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 38 % Say there's wildlife

  • 38 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 37 % Say parking is easy

  • 36 % Say there are community events

  • 33 % Say it's quiet

  • 28 % Say people would walk alone at night

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  • Deandrea Jiggetts
    "I drive to work, however this are is getting worse over the years and with different management. My car was just broken into, and then had to call the police because of the homeless people sleeping in the stairs. "
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  • Evelyn Antonetty
    "The people is friendly i feel ok walking down the street with my daughter . Dog friendly , I can take our puppy for a walk and not have to worry about anything . "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dogs always are welcome, the neighborhood has in front Branch Brook Park, is a very bigger area for walking dogs and make exercise "
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighbors have a great access to the major green areas such as Branch brook park and the New Jersey Catedral."
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  • Jo V.
    "There is a lot of public transportation and the traffic isn’t too terrible unless it is school release hours. Streets can be a nightmare at that time."
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  • Jainaliz G.
    "I’ve been to this neighborhood and it was calm. Activity sometimes but not always. Never issues, nice people in the neighborhood."
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  • Quamai07
    "Please find some where else it’s loud and very busy. People partying every day and a lot of activity if you know what I mean. "
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  • Zowetry
    "It is dirty and ugly, people have very little respect for themselves or the community , there is a lot of homeless and junkies , "
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  • Gavinalberta
    "What I can say you have security whether you wanted or not people on the block tend to look out for one another there’s no longer a lot of traffic and things seem to be looking up I’ve been here 11 years"
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  • Chaplain R.
    "Branch Brook Park, Rutgers U. Prudential Center, NK PAC, Devils Arena Cherry Blossoms Basilica Cathedral "
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  • Chaplain R.
    "They want to improve their lives it is a working class family mixed race area. High crime. 1 playground😣"
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  • Maria R.
    "I don't like that area that's why I moved... always something is happening around n u cannot have not even a minute of privacy in your own premises... "
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  • Madeline R.
    "Most people are very friendly . It’s a quiet and calm neighborhood . There aren’t much crimes around me so that’s why I love it and it’s unique ."
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  • RMarie
    "It’s not a neighborhood where you would let your child play outside. Between the speeding cars, broken sidewalks and the drug dealers you’d be crazy to let your child hang outside. "
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  • Rosemarie_34
    "Getting to public transportation isn’t at all hard in this neighborhood because of the multiple bus routes in the area along with the light rail. "
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  • Jasmin R.
    "You must have extra curricular activities for your children, these streets are no good example. The ymca of Montclair has excellent programs for children and families getting your children involved would be great."
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  • Chaplain R.
    "My dog was poisoned and he died. There were at least a dozen dogs here now their down to four. it's not dog friendly. Pitsbulls for home security for older homeowners. Good location to commute to PA."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is nothing unique about this place many cars have been stolen here I live near drug dealers this neighborhood is not that safe this advertisement is lying"
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  • Castillopresinal.miguel
    "My neighborhood have access to great transportation and subway, also have restaurants and stores close to the Bloomfield avenue"
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  • Keda T.
    "The parking is horrible, the cops gave me a ticket for blocking my own driveway. There's always people parked on the block that don't even live on this block."
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  • Sandra F.
    "Safe, nice looking... good people around .. also have everything near like train station , restaurants.. etc"
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  • Fancq36
    "It’s ok. It depends on the time you head out. Traffic can be pretty heavy at times. But public transportation is nearby or train services are also nearby to commute to and from work. "
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  • Shenna T.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for almost two years and it is very friendly. Everybody looks out for one another."
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  • Sarah D.
    "Many dog owners don’t keep their dogs on a leash while walking their dogs. I don’t especially feel safe going to my car with my one year old daughter in the morning. "
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  • Alidia W.
    "the firefighters are very friendly and Halloween is nice cause the stores around here participate.the branch brook park is nearby and in the spring and summer there are all kinds of family friendly events and the park was recently renovated so it looks beautiful and is more family oriented and the p ok live patrol it regularly so there is less violence."
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  • Steven M.
    "Let the kids outside once in a while but make sure they got their ahegao hoodies on or else people will know they ain't from here"
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  • Nathalycastillo2809
    "It’s an ok neighborhood, but for a family with small kids it’s not good a lot of bad influence example junkies and kids ask questions. Not a good place to raise a family! "
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  • Shenna T.
    "The neighbors are friendly and looks out for each other. I like this part of Newark. There is plenty of public transportation."
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231 5th St, Newark, NJ 07107 is a 8 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,583 sqft multi-family built in 1921. 231 5th St is located in Lower Roseville, Newark. This property is not currently available for sale. 231 5th St was last sold on Sep 30, 2025 for $300,812. The current Trulia Estimate for 231 5th St is $762,000.