Turn-of-the-century charm meets unlimited potential in this spacious 3-story Brownstone located in the heart of Newark. With over 2,500 sq ft, this 6-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home offers historic details like high ceilings, original plaster crown moldings, parquet floors, and wide-plank pine boards that speak to a bygone era. The property also features a large basement ready to be finished, offering additional living space, storage, or the potential for a rec room, studio, or office. Skyline views from the third floor and room for a private rear patio add to the unique appeal. Being sold as-is, this is a rare opportunity for a creative dreamer or first-time buyer to reimagine a true architectural gem. Located just steps from the iconic Krueger Mansion, this home is surrounded by a wave of development and revitalization. Enjoy being within a 20-min. walk to Whole Foods, NJPAC, Prudential Center, and Newark Penn Station. Own a piece of Newark's history and shape its next chapter.
Active
$499,900
589 Dr Martin Luther King Jr, Newark City, NJ 07102
6beds
2,600sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
1,742.4 Square Feet Lot
$495,000 Zestimate®
$192/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
High ceilingsOriginal plaster crown moldingsAdditional living spaceSkyline viewsLarge basementParquet floorsWide-plank pine boards
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Listing updated: April 25, 2025 at 12:08pm
Listed by:
Michelle Christie 201-868-3100,
Re/Max Villa Realtors
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 3957639

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: See Remarks
Heating
- 1 Unit, Radiators - Hot Water, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Carbon Monoxide Detector, See Remarks, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Outside Entrance, Utility Room
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Yes,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Non-Functional
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,600
- Total interior livable area: 2,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Curbs, Sidewalk
Lot
- Size: 1,742.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.7 x 100
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 1614025070000000520000
- Zoning description: residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Year built: 1895
- Major remodel year: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Subdivision: University Heights
Location
- Region: Newark
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $192/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $136,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,183
- Date on market: 4/19/2025
- Exclusions: none
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
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