237-239 Smith St, Newark, NJ 07106
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FOR SALE

$699,000

Original price: $730,000
  • 9 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 9,999 sqft

237-239 Smith St, Newark, NJ 07106

Lower Vailsburg
Est. Mortgage $4,954/mo*
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Home Highlights

Multi-Family
Built in 1940
$70/sqft
8 Parking Spaces

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 237-239 Smith St.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School7 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Modern upgradesHigh-end finishesAbundant closet spaceSleek quartz countertops
Exceptional 2-family Property, with 3 units. Welcome to this outstanding multi-unit residence offering exceptional space, versatility, and modern upgrades throughout, making it an excellent opportunity for both home Owners and investors. Unit 1: Features an inviting open-concept living area, 4 generously sized bedrooms, and 2 full bathroom, and an additional ensuite room with privet entrance, designed for comfortable everyday living. Unit 2: offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathroom, providing ample space and functionality. ideal for additional rental income. Unit 3: offers 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom, providing ample space and functionality. ideal for additional rental income Throughout the property, you'll find high-end finishes including sleek quartz countertops, and abundant closet space. off st parking, With modern upgrades and thoughtful design, this home is truly move-in ready. A rare opportunity that combines luxury, space, and income potential schedule your private showing today
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listing courtesy of Lipa Brach, (201) 391-2500
Keller Williams Valley Realty
Source: GSMLS, MLS#4030390
Also Listed on GSMLS, NJMLS, NJMLS.

Home Details for 237-239 Smith St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Yes,Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 14
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 9Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 6
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 9999 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Underground Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
Heating & Cooling
Heating: See Remarks,Natural GasAir Conditioning: See RemarksHeating Fuel: See Remarks
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Gas: Gas-Natural
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s), Smoke Detector

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 8No GarageParking Spaces: 8Parking: 2 Car Width,See Remarks
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 121

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Residential IncomeProperty Subtype: Multi FamilyStructure Type: Duplex-Side by SideArchitecture: Duplex-Side by Side
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1614041160000000370000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $699,000Price Per Sqft: $70
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: At Closing

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Newark City

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 4030390

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 9999 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4791.6 sqft

Business

Expense
Tenant Pays: Electricity, Gas, Tenant Pays Heat, Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Owner Pays: Water, Owner Pays Water

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 4030390Attribution Contact: 201-391-2500

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Lower Vailsburg
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Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Lower Vailsburg

At least 388 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 66 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 59 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say parking is easy

  • 53 % Say kids play outside

  • 52 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 50 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 37 % Say it's quiet

  • 37 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 33 % Say there are community events

  • 29 % Say there's wildlife

  • 23 % Say people would walk alone at night

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • channel
    "very quiet block and neighborhood And all the neighbors are friendly. you can go outside to walk with no problems i love it here."
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  • Jullanar grant
    "The traffic is very busy in this area make sure dog on leash. The people are not always friendly and they just let the dogs go freely. Several of the dog owners don’t pick up the poop behind the animals. Make sure you stay to yourself and mind your business when living in Newark. "
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  • Shalanda Boyce
    "There is a newly developed Dog park within Vailsburg Park. It is very nice. It’s opened to the public. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I'm the westward District leader I love living up this way the lower part in the upper part of Vailsburg"
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  • Trulia User
    "Beautiful area and great place to live and attend school. Even though I hail from the Central via the South I've lived in the west for a total of 20 yrs"
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  • Trulia User
    "the park has a great area for kids to play on slides and merry-go-round it has a nice football field for big events it has open events for other commerce and a large football field and picnic areas"
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  • Trulia User
    "it's a safe place to walk ur dogs I have lived in the area for many years and never had a problem with ppl or they animals "
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  • Trulia User
    "Idk can do whatever with their dogs. Dogs can play in the backyards which are pretty big and play with other dogs in the community "
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  • Trulia User
    "food drives for families in need and community pre-school in walking distance from parents Home and local stores if you need something quick for dinner"
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  • Trulia User
    "Crime and drug ridden but easy access to public transportation. Frequent car break-ins and constant gun play. By all means not a safe area to live or raise a family."
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  • Julietreal678
    "ther are many family and parks you can visit around and good walk as well..choices differs.i just need something new."
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  • Quinten S.
    "drug and crime is very high in this area looking for homes in west ward, irvington, and possibly east orange or union nj"
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  • Unspecified
    "This is a dangerous community at times so you have to watch your surroundings at all times and don’t hang out in the streets after dark."
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  • Shanna B.
    "Watching your kids not good area not safe for kids to play outside alone always parents around with children "
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  • Shanna B.
    "Parks in the area are no good crack heads crack viral in the park all over drugs in the park and watch your kids dangerous people around "
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  • Shanna B.
    "People tend to let their dogs goto the bathroom all over the place... on other people’s property on the sidewalks, and don’t even clean up behind the dogs it so not right."
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  • Quaeesha
    "decent area, better than most surrounding areas/blocks. people are friendly around this area o can say so that's always a plus🥳"
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  • Trulia User
    "this is a crime area too many people hanging out on the Avenue I would not live here no more then 1yr or a year 4 killings and a block-and-a-half rating"
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  • Cassie
    "There are tons of dogs in the neighborhood to play with your dog. quite area and near by park to walk your dog. "
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  • Barbarablackmon93
    "I really like the Upper Vailsburg Area best, it’s more calm and quiet on most of their blocks, that’s where I would like to live."
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  • Alana
    "Horrible neighborhood shooting a lot Your kids can I go outside it’s too much violence in this neighborhood its really not good"
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  • Swan
    "The block itself is quiet. However you are within steps of a different world. As this is not a gated community you have no other choice but to experience the discomforts. I drive but should you need to use public transportation you have great access going NSEW."
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  • Ayanna P.
    "Good church, good community, parks, job fairs, cookouts, little leaguers, recruitment, health centers, police academy "
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  • frustrated neighbor
    "there is way too violent especially closer to south orange ave. I'm tired of the shooting and drugs "
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  • Chinedu A.
    "The commute to down is so easy, right in front of my house there is a bus stop , living in this neighborhood makes things easy but we have a lot of people moving about with nothing doing."
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  • Chinedu A.
    "Commute is okay to downtown just in front of my house is a bus stop,I don’t need to stress myself about it."
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  • W.F
    "is too much going on in this neighborhood not good at all I would like to move to a better area where I could feel safe"
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  • Terrance Nesbit
    "We've been living here for approximately 5 years & the heat part of my neighborhood is that all of the parents & children know that the children are safe & looked out for so they feel comfortable & can happily & peacefully play outside! Stores, restaurants, gas stations & highways are easy to get to. "
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  • Danielle J.
    "None. We have shootings in this area that make it difficult to gather outdoors. My neighbors once had a bbq that ended with a stray bullet winding up in my brand new truck."
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  • Danielle J.
    "This is not a good area to live in. Too much violence. I woke up one morning to a bullet in my brand new Jeep."
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  • Monroe
    "I've in my neighborhood for two years and dislike it... the area is very busy and the crime rates are high "
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  • Willrj41217
    "I lived here for the past 3 years and most stores and transportation is near by. The community is better and homeowners are rebuilding and renovating the neighborhood."
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  • Rosemarie
    "Haven’t seen any events An this area is bad An dangerous I don’t let my kids play outside I can’t wait to get out of here "
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  • Catharine B.
    "You can get to broad and market in downtown in about 15-20 minutes, 2-3 stops later is Pennsylvania Station Newark from where you can get anywhere, any day of the week."
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  • Haddassah R. V.
    "Our block is diverse and friendly. Neighbors look out for each other. When necessary the police arrive quickly to assist."
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  • Rjhens
    "This has to be the worst place on earth to live at. Nothing but drug dealers and gangs walking streets. Lots of crime and gun shots occur frequently every night. I do not recommend this place. It’s not safe for kids or adults outside!"
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Market trends in Newark

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$479K
$25.42KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
104.3%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
—
Available listings
237
2MoM

Home Value

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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
312 Rhode Island Ave, East Orange, NJ
0.77
Multi-Family Home
$680,000
06/17/26
6
4
3,326

Nearby home prices

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Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
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0.04
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For Sale
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Off Market
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Off Market
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Off Market
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Recently Sold
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For Sale
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Off Market
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Off Market
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For Sale
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Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 28, 2026
Source: GSMLS #4030390
PriceChange
$699,000
Price decreased by 4%
May 27, 2026
Source: GSMLS #4030390
Listed For Sale
$730,000
Jun 23, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$218,820
Jun 9, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$0

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Lipa Brach, Keller Williams Valley Realty
Agent Phone: (201) 391-2500
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Frequently asked questions about 237-239 Smith St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 237-239 Smith St?
    Based on a $699,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 237-239 Smith St in Newark, NJ is approximately $5,165 (about $3,913 principal & interest, $1,177 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 237-239 Smith St compare to homes in Newark?
    237-239 Smith St in Newark, NJ is listed at $699,000, about 46% above the $479K median sale price in Newark.
  • What do residents say about the Lower Vailsburg neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Lower Vailsburg neighborhood in Newark, NJ as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and well-kept. See homes for sale in Lower Vailsburg, Newark.
  • What are the closest schools to 237-239 Smith St?
    The closest schools to 237-239 Smith St in Newark, NJ are Barringer High School (rated 1/10), Central High School (rated 1/10), East Side High School (rated 2/10).
  • Does 237-239 Smith St have parking?
    Yes, 237-239 Smith St in Newark, NJ has on-site parking.
237-239 Smith St, Newark, NJ 07106 is a 9 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 9,999 sqft multi-family built in 1940. 237-239 Smith St is located in Lower Vailsburg, Newark. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by GSMLS on May 27, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 4030390.