54 James St, Newark, NJ 07102
OFF MARKET

54 James St
Newark, NJ 07102

University Heights
  • Studio
  • 2,363 sqft

$508,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,496/mo*
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$508,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 18, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,496/mo*
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Studio
2,363 sqft

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Description

This single-family home is located at 54 James St, Newark, NJ. 54 James St is in the University Heights neighborhood in Newark, NJ and in ZIP code 07102. This property has approximately 2,363 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1672 sqft and was built in 1892.
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.

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Home Details for 54 James St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1892
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Brick

Community

Units in Building: 2

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1672 sqft

Price History for 54 James St

DatePriceEventSource
02/19/2009$365,000Sold
HCMLS #80014925
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,623
Assessment$140,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 54 James St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
299 Martin Luther King Blvd, Newark, NJ
0.14
Single-Family Home
$350,000
09/29/25
14
24.5
1,974
96 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ
0.34
Single-Family Home
$260,000
12/01/25
4
-
2,680
15 Warren St, Newark, NJ
0.36
Single-Family Home
$575,000
11/17/25
-
2,004
46A James St, Newark, NJ
0.02
Single-Family Home
$401,000
09/10/25
-
-
61 James St, Newark, NJ
0.02
Single-Family Home
$400,000
10/01/25
-
-
13 Warren St, Newark, NJ
0.36
Single-Family Home
$575,000
11/14/25
-
1,902
46A James St #B, Newark, NJ
0.02
Single-Family Home
$401,000
08/22/25
2
2
-
49 Webster St, Newark, NJ
0.57
Single-Family Home
$384,100
03/09/26
-
1,934
98 Summer Ave, Newark, NJ
0.66
Single-Family Home
$368,000
10/10/25
-
2,233
308 Orange St, Newark, NJ
0.57
Single-Family Home
$631,000
10/14/25
-
2,478

Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

University Heights
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What Locals Say about University Heights

At least 117 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 61 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say parking is easy

  • 54 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 51 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 45 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say kids play outside

  • 39 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 38 % Say it's quiet

  • 34 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 28 % Say there are community events

  • 21 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Salazya Clark
    "It’s Friendly and to Quiet and peaceful . But the area needs The garbage taking out and cut there grass"
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  • Christian Winbush
    "It’s a college area with college students and quiet area to live in for a family. I also love the schools for children at the Essex County College. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood is diverse and vibrant and just teps away from the College District, The Newark Museum, NJPAC and a busy downtown."
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  • Trulia User
    "Honestly I don’t have any opinions on this subject!! I have a cat I fell as tho the neighborhood is peaceful and safe!!!"
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  • Javia M.
    "We have a lot of places to go and hang out at with friends and family, museums, great music and food . "
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  • Sakina H. C.
    "There’s a beautiful park right in front of my house. Shop rite is close by. Rutgers university hospital is very close which is also my husband’s work place. There’s a huge police building right next to the park. "
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  • Marino C.
    "The neighborhood looks out for each other it’s a very family oriented place to live and raise children"
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  • Imthenachoman
    "Love living here. Schools aren’t great but everything else is. Great connectivity. Safe. Friendly. Wonderful neighbors. "
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  • Mlj973
    "I work in NYC this area is great for commuters like me. There is access with in walking distance to the light rail, and 2 or 3 bus lines from both Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad Street. As well Uber isn’t costly from Newark Penn. "
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  • Ms. Star
    "Society Hill is the main community and their events are limited to homeowners and residents. I wouldn’t live anywhere else in this area but in Society Hill. The rent is high but it’s worth it. "
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  • Khari S.
    "I drive into Manhattan early morning, normally 35 minutes. Coming back is an hour and fifteen. I've tried public transit but I find it unrelieved and too expensive given the quality of several. "
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  • Delaneyhellman
    "There aren’t community events but there is a community pool and tennis courts. They offered free tennis lessons at some point "
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  • Imthenachoman
    "Folks are friendly and the streets inside the community are clean and well lit. the 24x7 patrolling security vehicles provide reassurance about safety and security within the community."
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  • Leny 0.
    "good neigbors, quite, look good, clean. secure, near transportación good tráfic, near stores, supermarket, bodegas "
    11
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  • Narold A.
    "This home is super close and convenient to the city. We love living here. This a great place to live be we would recommend"
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  • Leny 0.
    "the friends good neighboors, is quiet and secure, the childrens can play outside and schools and daycare near to me"
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  • pennyhon
    "live for 6 yrs. finished dental school, totally safe. private patrol. swimming pool and clb house. release tension"
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54 James St, Newark, NJ 07102 is a studio, 2,363 sqft single-family home built in 1892. 54 James St is located in University Heights, Newark. This property is not currently available for sale. 54 James St was last sold on Feb 19, 2009 for $365,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 54 James St is $508,300.