239 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
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239 Mount Prospect Ave
Newark, NJ 07104

Forest Hill
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 2,672 sqft

$598,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,155/mo*
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$598,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,155/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
2,672 sqft

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1900
Living Area
2,672 sqft
Price/Sqft
$224

About this House

Newly renovated apartment , located in second floor . It has stainless steel appliances and it is very spacious . Newark airport about 10 mins away , Rutgers University , NJIT & Essex County College about 5 mins away .NYC about 20 mins away .

Tenants pay for their utilities .
239 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ 07104 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2,672 sqft single-family home in Forest Hill, built in 1900. It last sold for $483,000 on Jun 1, 2018. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2020 with an asking price of $1,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 7, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $598,800, with a rent estimate of $2,123/month.

Home Details for 239 Mount Prospect Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Brick

Community

Units in Building: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2718 sqft

Price History for 239 Mount Prospect Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/07/2021ListingRemovedN/A
02/01/2020$1,400ListingRemovedN/A
01/01/2020$1,400Listed For RentN/A
06/01/2018$483,000Sold
N/A
12/13/2011$79,044Sold
N/A
11/21/2006$330,000Sold
N/A
05/19/1997$80,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Newark

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$475K
$23.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
103.3%
1.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
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Available listings
233
8MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,543
Assessment$113,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 239 Mount Prospect Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
15 Taylor St, Newark, NJ
0.20
Single-Family Home
$330,000
05/18/26
3
1
-
141 Clifton Ave, Newark, NJ
0.40
Single-Family Home
$490,000
03/16/26
3
2
1,250
124 Highland Ave, Newark, NJ
0.24
Single-Family Home
$400,000
06/29/26
3
3
974
465-467 Lake St, Newark, NJ
0.50
Single-Family Home
$685,000
10/24/25
3
1.5
1,848
341-343 Parker St, Newark, NJ
0.37
Single-Family Home
$700,000
04/09/26
6
3
2,621
143 Mount Pleasant Ave, Newark, NJ
0.36
Single-Family Home
$417,511
03/12/26
2
3
-
435 Ridge St #437, Newark, NJ
0.60
Single-Family Home
$669,000
05/20/26
4
3
1,980
126 Highland Ave, Newark, NJ
0.23
Single-Family Home
$310,000
12/19/25
2
3
-
31 Highland Ave, Kearny, NJ
0.88
Single-Family Home
$400,000
04/22/26
3
2
1,156
14 Van Wagenen St, Newark, NJ
0.22
Single-Family Home
$364,000
01/23/26
3
2
-

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Forest Hill
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What Locals Say about Forest Hill

At least 228 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 69 % Say car is needed

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 57 % Say parking is easy

  • 53 % Say there's wildlife

  • 51 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say there are community events

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  • Juniorartica
    "Newark is the cheapest too leave into you can get out and have the money to move somewhere better them here"
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  • Jeff
    "There are a lot of dog owners. Please make sure they are trained to walk on a leash and please pick up after them."
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  • Jeff
    "Not sure. I don’t go out allot. There are allot of things that go on is the cherry blossom festivals and such."
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  • Tatianavenegas09
    "Homes are beautiful, quiet neighborhood family neighborhood. Park dog park, supermarket, elementary schools, preschools available, stores and ethnic restaurants. "
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  • Lopezarisg
    "Neighborhood has good parks good sport facilities friendly walks a gem very quiet with good shops nearby"
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  • Trulia User
    "very comfortable and inviting but car parking is extremely getting worse. branch brook is a Beautiful park."
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  • Trulia User
    "its quiet and neighborly. Its near branch brook and it's a Beautiful park. they have a Dog park for 2 sizes dogs. Beautiful clean park."
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  • Trulia User
    "very peaceful neighborhood' schools and highschools are very good great sports. Many restaurants and places to visit "
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  • Trulia User
    "great place to live is the city of Newark close to all transportation shop and major highways. one of the. est school systems in New Jersey "
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  • Trulia User
    "Not much parking, very loud noises, a lot of car accidents, not very safe neighborhood. The main Avenue can get very congested and not to safe for kids "
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet area peaceful clean homes are well kept family oriented schools near by large park festival themes provided "
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s a close park and the neighborhood seems pet friendly. I see alot of people walking their dog everyday. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This is a very quiet and familiar neighborhood. Good to live and see your family growing. Nice areas. "
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  • Maynard.ulrica
    "This is a hidden gem 💎.. now uncovered, quaint beautiful homes Neighborhood has become one of the more expensive and sought out historical areas . "
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  • Trulia User
    "pet friendly area. there's a new dog park in Branch Brook. friendly neighbors and well kept. easy transportation and plenty of shopping centers nearby "
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  • Trulia User
    "I love the area close to the supermarket, bank, and the park frenly people clean areas good area dogs frenly "
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  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in the forest hills neighborhood for 12 years. The vibe of the area is peaceful. The park is a breath of fresh air."
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute to work was easy as I drove to downtown. However the light rail to downtown Newark is easy and fast. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is diverse and active. It has a suburban feel, yet only 35 minutes away from NYC by public transit "
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet neighborhood and pretty clean. Near cherry blossoms. There are some water bugs in the area and a few sightings of skunks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "They don’t always pick up after their dogs.. Especially in the winter. Some people don’t live in the area and walk their dogs here and don’t pick up after them. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is close to public transportation, i recently moved from upstate NY so it’s not bad in my opinion, i actually like the area, parking is just difficult to find "
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  • Trulia User
    "Branch Brook Park is nearby so they would enjoy that. Lots of dog owners. Respectful neighbors and plenty of space. "
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  • Samantha
    "It has great architecture, diversity, and proximity to both a beautiful park and also NYC. NYC easily accessible via public transportation."
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  • Jblackburn
    "The homes are unique and the streets are beautifully tree lined. Every house is unique and most are historic "
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  • J
    "The size of the houses allows for large pedigrees. Lots are large 50x100, many have fences. The area is an anclave of single family homes which borders a large, well patrolled park. "
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  • Navasfamily7
    "Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the best activities in the neighborhood Tennis Court, run K, bike race etc"
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  • Miryam P.
    "I have lived here for five years now its quiet and my daughter works at night and sometimes walk from kearny walmart home. I love living here its a good place to live. "
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  • Omayra M.
    "i drive through here and it’s a pretty easy commute. don’t have much of a problem. i’ve lived here off and on for 20yrs."
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  • Unspecified
    "That they have lots of speeders and the streets could use some bumps to slow down the speeders. Otherwise it’s a good place to live. "
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  • Leidy A.
    "Restaurants shops parks, fund raising events holiday events, helping the community events. Keeping your neighborhood clean "
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  • Inderiakay
    "Not sure about events in my neighborhood in my area. One thing for sure the train is too far from where I live"
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  • Gretel Jarvis
    "I like went watching movies in the park with all my neighbors and the The festival blossom festival a that park too."
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  • Omardominguez
    "the area is very safe and the neighbors are great, my kids can walk to school and I feel safe about it."
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  • Miryam B. .
    "its a fairly good neighborhood and I like it here. I think that parents should always watch their children even if the neighborhood is ok to live in."
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  • Omardominguez
    "I like my neighborhood because is safe, my kids love their school Maria varisco they have been there for 5 years and they love it. "
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  • Taty13198
    "Traffic is about normal. Some traffic jams during the rain. Public transportation takes longer to commute."
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  • Joanniealtenor
    "Good neighborhood. Safe area can be a little loud in the summer but overall this neighborhood is really nice "
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