281 17th Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
OFF MARKET

$415,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,000 sqft

281 17th Ave, Newark, NJ 07103

West Side
Est. Refi. Payment $2,999/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 29, 2015 for $85,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$416K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$3K (-0.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$329K (+386.9%)
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 +375% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$414K
August 2026$414K
July 2026$412K
June 2026$415K
May 2026$412K
April 2026$425K
March 2026$404K
February 2026$409K
January 2026$394K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
455 21st St, Irvington, NJ
0.65
Townhouse
$110,500
03/06/26
3
1
1,344
736 S 12th St, Newark, NJ
0.56
Townhouse
$645,000
04/29/26
4
1
1,000
736-738 S 19th St, Newark, NJ
0.34
Townhouse
$450,000
08/25/26
3
1.5
1,529
10 Belgium St, Newark, NJ
0.39
Townhouse
$394,000
11/06/25
2
1
2,025
9 Farley Ave, Newark, NJ
0.83
Townhouse
$400,000
07/23/26
3
1
3,113
10 Westervelt Pl, Irvington, NJ
0.85
Townhouse
$450,000
03/26/26
2
1
2,718
343 16th Ave, Irvington, NJ
0.20
Townhouse
$700,000
06/16/26
3
1
-
132 Dewey St, Newark, NJ
1.46
Townhouse
$330,000
04/23/26
3
1
2,284
263 Sanford St, East Orange, NJ
1.56
Townhouse
$225,000
04/22/26
3
2
1,500
15 New St, East Orange, NJ
1.74
Townhouse
$50,000
05/28/26
3
1
2,765

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
597-599 S.19TH ST #2, Newark, NJ 07103
0.03
$595,100
Studio
-
-
Off Market
602 S 19Th St #2, Newark City, NJ 07103
0.04
$850,000
6
4.5
-
For Sale
604 S 19Th St, Newark, NJ 07103
0.04
$850,000
6
4.5
-
For Sale
602 S 19th Street, Newark, NJ 07103
0.03
$850,000
6
4.5
-
For Sale
606 S 19Th St, Newark, NJ 07103
0.03
$749,999
7
5
19,998
For Sale
596 S 19Th St, Newark, NJ 07103
0.05
$599,999
6
3
2,022
For Sale
609 S 19th St, Newark, NJ 07103
0.03
$744,200
Studio
-
-
Off Market
613 S 19th St, Newark, NJ 07103
0.03
$834,000
Studio
-
-
Off Market
585 S 19Th St, Newark, NJ 07103
0.07
$875,000
6
4.5
3,918
For Sale
586 S 19Th St, Newark, NJ 07103
0.07
$943,300
Studio
-
-
Off Market
289 17Th Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
0.03
$726,300
Studio
-
-
Off Market
279 17th Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
0.00
$633,600
6
3
-
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 281 17th Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School7 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1907
1,000 sqft
$416/sqft

About this House

Perfect opportunity for investors! Great building on good street in Newark. Subject to bank approval!
281 17th Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,000 sqft townhouse in West Side, built in 1907. It last sold for $85,000 on Oct 29, 2015. More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2018 with an asking price of $1,595 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 17, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $415,500, with a rent estimate of $2,237/month.

Home Details for 281 17th Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, GasHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shake ShingleExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage
Parking: On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1907
Property Type / Style
Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2613 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 17, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,595
Feb 16, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,595
Jan 1, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,595
Nov 30, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,595
Feb 16, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$299,000

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

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

West Side
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Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

What Locals Say about West Side

At least 411 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 65 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 62 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 56 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say parking is easy

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 52 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 52 % Say kids play outside

  • 39 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 36 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 36 % Say there are community events

  • 33 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say people would walk alone at night

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Christine Joy Ala
    "There’s a bua stop near where I live and we also own a car so it’s really easy to go around, nit that quite sure if you wanted to walk around at night. For me I don’t advise walking at night. "
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  • Kenya J.
    "From 1978 to 2001 the best childhood to adult experience. The apartments used to be 3 bedroom they shrunk them to charge more. "
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  • Jessica Chery
    "Avoid if you can. Not safe at all!!!! Very dirty. Cars being stolen. People getting robbed! Not safe at all "
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  • Trulia User
    "commuting in the area is pretty easy, great access to catch Nj transit, not not too far from Newark Penn station."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are many families and this neighborhood and it’s alway great to meet new people. And good to change environments where you can feel safe for both you and your children "
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  • Tonney M.
    "Good area and good people always happy to talk to you and give you lot of information about what going no"
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  • D P.
    "Dog droppings every where. Pple are not clean, the streets are dirty. U can get rob or shot. You car can be stolen or home broken into "
    11
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  • Rosetta R.
    "What makes my neighborhood unique is that it's very family oriented. There is a corner store pretty much on every block."
    19
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  • Diamondinaruffsmith
    "Needs a lot Of work. Buses packed traffic if driving . No little bus stations to hide under if you get caught in the rain especially if you have kids"
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  • Michael G.
    "lived here for 3 years, only good thing for me is the rent was cheap...too much noise, drugs..bad roads, lead water.."
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  • WestSide Neighbor
    "My neighborhood is accessible to shopping centers and public transportation. I been in my area over 30+ years and I love it. "
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  • Sharron C.
    "Sometimes a few schools and churches have community events for the family and a councilwoman has an annual block party on Littleton in the summer with lots of food and a bouncy house and stuff for the kids. "
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  • Eduard F. Diaz
    "That their owners are not really responsible for their doggie waste. The neighborhood looks like a landfill because of the abandoned houses and is still flooded with gangs however they are police officers in squad cars patrolling the neighborhoods. "
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  • Tristan P.
    "need to move soon this place in not safe someone tried to rob and shot at me on my own porch so im looking to move now"
    7
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  • Sharron C.
    "Bus is right down the block either way about a 30 min walk to train 10 min walk to supermarkets, laundry, Home Depot, etc. "
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  • Blackhacker70
    "nice neighborhood has been changing over the years has potential new owners are coming in taking over old buildings and repairing them up to code"
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  • Neika428
    "Terrible neighborhood, people do not take care of their property or even right in front of it! The street cleaning people do a horrible job and some days when they’re supposed to come they don’t. People are rude & nosey and very inconsiderate"
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  • Latifahhuda
    " people in this community are very concerned about keeping crime down to a minimum but due to the lack of organization that keep kids off the streets kids seem to commit crimes for fun instead of doing something positive."
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  • andrea t.
    "A lot of stores and close to downtown Newark massive shopping centers around you schools and grocery stores "
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  • Desireeylove
    "Do NOT move here! This place is a crime-ridden, hot mess! Car jackings, armed robberies, shootings. You name it! "
    127
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Frequently asked questions about 281 17th Ave

  • What is 281 17th Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 281 17th Ave in Newark, NJ is $415,500.
  • What is the price history for 281 17th Ave?
    281 17th Ave in Newark, NJ last sold for $85,000 in October 2015.
  • 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 $479K. That is down $25.42K from the prior month.
  • Does 281 17th Ave have parking?
    Yes, 281 17th Ave in Newark, NJ has on-site parking.

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