271 Danforth Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305
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FOR SALE

271 Danforth Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07305

Greenville
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths

$699,000

Est. Mortgage $4,525/mo*

$699,000

Est. Mortgage $4,525/mo*
5 Beds
3 Baths

Local Information

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

Description

Spacious and well maintained 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-family home located in the Greenville section of Jersey City. This well-proportioned residence offers generous living space across multiple levels, ideal for comfortable everyday living and flexible use. The home features five full bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a finished basement providing additional living or recreational space. Thoughtfully laid out, the interior offers room for extended living, home office options, or multi-purpose use, all within a bright and spacious floor plan. Furnace and Water Heater 5 years old, Windows & Siding 10 years old. Conveniently situated near NJ Transit bus routes, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and major roadways including Route 440 and I-78, allowing for easy access to Manhattan and surrounding areas while maintaining a residential neighborhood setting. A vacant lot located next door (273 Danforth Ave) offers additional value and potential, providing opportunities for expanded outdoor space, future development, or redevelopment (subject to approvals). The lot may be sold in conjunction with the property or separately, offering flexibility for end users, investors, or builders. A rare opportunity to own a spacious single-family home with adjacent land and endless possibilities in Jersey City. Property being sold strictly AS-IS.

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
162 days ago

Home Details for 271 Danforth Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Yes,FinishedNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: See RemarksAppliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Wall Oven(s) - GasDishwasherLaundry: In BasementRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: 1 Unit,Baseboard - Hotwater,Oil Tank Below GroundHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: 1 Unit
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Tile, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: 1 Car Width,Attached Garage
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 162

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1806280010000000130000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $699,000
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: 31-60

Location

Direction & Address
City: Jersey City
School Information
Elementary School: Number 20Jr High / Middle School: NolanHigh School: Snyder

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 4006732

Community

Not Senior Community

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049.2 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 4006732Attribution Contact: 973-568-0843
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Sandra Fernandes, (973) 568-0843
Exp Realty, Llc
Source: GSMLS, MLS#4006732

Market trends in Jersey City

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$700K
$20.8K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.7%
Price per sq ft
$571
$18
MoM
Available listings
707
19
MoM

Price History for 271 Danforth Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/24/2026$699,000ContingenteXp Realty #26002551
06/17/2026$699,000PendingeXp Realty #260001708
03/02/2026$699,000PriceChange
HCMLS #260001708
01/25/2026$799,000Listed For SaleNJMLS #26002551

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,179
Assessment$366,300
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
Bed
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Sqft
0.14
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$565,000
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4
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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about Greenville

At least 948 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 64 % Say car is needed

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 59 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 54 % Say kids play outside

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

  • 35 % Say it's quiet

  • 34 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 27 % Say there are community events

  • 26 % Say parking is easy

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Has a real family friendly feel and I love all my neighbors. Generally quite and respectful. Close to park and light rail to access Manhattan. "
  • Alejandro Hernandez
    "I would avoid MLK Drive Ave directly to live on, other surrounding areas are good, easy commute to NYC and a lot parts near by "
  • Natasha
    "Great location, close to public transportation and Hoboken and NYC to get to each in a couple of minutes."
  • Barbara Drew
    "Everyone looks out for each other and it’s stores are conveniently located their in walking distance."
  • Felipe88x
    "Shootings every night crime is bad too expensive to live without welfare I don’t think I will be here in the next 5 years"
  • 6b8ptf4vgy
    "I lived here for 6 years and it was great! I just started realizing the neighborhood isn’t as safe as it used to be. "
  • Karim Outlaw
    "Greenville unfortunately is the forgotten district of Jersey City because the mayor loves to focus on east district (downtown) and north district (heights). Even the policing is different."
  • Trulia User
    "They wouldn’t like the glass littered streets, but they might enjoy Liberty state park with its green space."
  • Trulia User
    "The stray cats that try and attack my dog is annoying but I just feel bad that there are so many of them"
  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is nosey and adults don’t know how to mind their business. Constantly watching cameras and making people feel uncomfortable. Always hang outs and cops on every corner. Not a good place to raise children or a peace of mind. "
  • Trulia User
    "The Lincoln Park has different events especially during summer. The park is lively because of the events happening."
  • Trulia User
    "Sometimes there are events held at the park by the Richard street lightrail station, free food pantry at local churches but that’s about it with this area."
  • Trulia User
    "It’s the hood to put it mildly and it’s not safe to walk outside at times. A lot of people hanging out on the streets "
  • Trulia User
    "It's not a great area, no live-in, and wouldn't recommend anything. Safety is crazy around here. also, people do not respect others "
  • Trulia User
    "Quick and easy, gets crowed from 7am to 9am and from 4pm to 6pm. Outside of those two times, traffic moves at a decent pace."
  • Trulia User
    "There are public parks every couple of blocks, not too far from a local shopping center, there are stores/delis on just about every corner. The only place I know were u can find a pharmacy / liquor store combined into one"
  • Trulia User
    "Commute is okay. It’s about a 15 minute walk to the Light Rail but the buses are accessible. It’s about 40 minutes total to my workplace using the light rail. "
  • Trulia User
    "Now a safe area, very upcoming! A 10 minute walk to transit rail station and minutes to Jersey City downtown and Nj Path station to Nyc. Close Nj turnpike. "
  • Trulia User
    "Lincoln Park has some events like film showing and rides and local bands playing every summer. A lot of people go there for different sports events."
  • Trulia User
    "safe area. nearby parks. close to NYC employment. a lot of hospitals and child care nearby. Lots of different eateries nearby. Many varieties of food"
  • Trulia User
    "The community is so quiet and has parks where children can play. Schools are also close by for children. "
  • Trulia User
    "The area is what one make it parks restaurant stores calmly quiet to many dog no parking spaces to often "
  • Trulia User
    "There are not many families in the area. Be careful when out at night. Make security a priority in your home. "
  • Trulia User
    "no one picks up after their dog around here no one picks up their garbage in this area either and parking is minimum "
  • Trulia User
    "Bad neighborhood animal come and the garbage no parking always a shooting people stealing your package"
  • Trulia User
    "Being a dog owner in my neighborhood there's a few dog parks that you can take your dog too. As well as dog daycare centers so if you need a dog sitter or other etc you are looking a great area if you're interested in this area. Very close to schools and public transportation terminals which is a great thing as well, then there's just great housing overall."
  • Trulia User
    "I love it. I’ve lived here my whole life. I went to grammar school and high school in this Greenville area. It has gotten even better throughout the years and it continues to grow and to excel with time. I recommend my Greenville area to raise your family or to just enjoy the area and atmosphere. I’ve lived here for over 30 years and have no reason to move any time soon. "
  • Trulia User
    "Laico’s is great and the only saving grace of the neighborhood. Parking is terrible and neighbors are very disrespectful "
  • Trulia User
    "Ppl are mean and rude around this neighborhood. It’s just not safe to walk your dog unless you live closer to downtown."
  • Trulia User
    "There is a lot of poop everywhere when walking on the grass. Grass is not well maintained. There are no safe local parks to which one could walk a dog. You're dog will be an indoors dog. "
  • Trulia User
    "East commute to Brooklyn daily. I love the commute times. That’s about it. The neighborhood has a lot of crack epidemic and I do not trust that my packages will get delivered without a hassle ."
  • Rilind S.
    "Neighbors are very friendly, every time they see you say hello. It’s family block so no projects around only private houses, streets are quite during the day."
  • Lilyve
    "Nothing. Barely any parking, most dog walkers don't pick up after their dogs, always out of state cars parked everyday taking up spots"
  • Tony
    "Not a bad neighborhood. Princeton Avenue is the best kept secret. A great place to raise a family. Also try to get a home on Princeton Ave, it’s close to the Light Rail. "
  • Gerardo D. L.
    "Excelente, place for living and enjoy, but noise is terrible, and the wild animal eat the garbage. "
  • Chrystle R.
    "I use my car to get to and from everywhere I have to go I am very uncomfortable with public transportation in this area. "
  • Charles C.
    "It twenty minutes into New York City. I love the commute but I wish there was more convenience for the public transport "
  • Guerra4755
    "I have lived here for many years and it is not a safe place for children, news of shooting always, very difficult to find parking."
  • Jason M.
    "it's not too bad, congestive but also convenient ,close to highways and also a very diverse and multicultural area"
  • Stevenvargas31
    "I’ve lived in this area for over 20 years and it keeps getting worse. Unsafe, no parking, and drug ridden. "

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Sandra Fernandes, Exp Realty, Llc
Agent Phone: (973) 568-0843
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271 Danforth Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom single-family home built in 1950. 271 Danforth Ave is located in Greenville, Jersey City. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by GSMLS on Jan 25, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 4006732.