$459,000
PENDING

544 Prospect St East Orange, NJ 07017

Estimated payment $3,505/month

Total Views 490,651
5 Beds
1.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Family or Dining Combination

About This Home

Step into a world of possibilities with this spacious 5-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom gem located in the vibrant heart of East Orange, NJ! The inviting open layout on the first floor seamlessly combines the living and dining areas, providing the perfect backdrop for gatherings and everyday living, with convenient access to a half bathroom, and the kitchen. Ascend to the second floor, where you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. The third floor surprises with an additional two bedrooms, offering ample space for everyone. The high-ceilinged basement presents the exciting potential to be transformed into your dream recreational area. Outside, the large backyard invites you to enjoy the fresh air and create lasting memories. Plus, with easy access to mass transit, your commute is a breeze!

Listing Agent

David Vanegas

EMPIRE REAL ESTATE Brokerage Phone: 201-848-9919 Listed on: 06/05/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,907

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Underground Utilities
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1605-00590-0000-00029-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,907

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Year Built Description: Unknown
  • County Name: Essex
  • Renovated Year: 2022
  • Street Number Display: 544
  • Directions: GPS _ 544 Prospect St East Orange, NJ
  • I D: 5363010
  • Modified: 2025-08-06
  • Number Images: 19
  • Attribution Contact: 201-848-9919
  • MLS Status: Under Contract
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2022

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven-Electric, Refrigerator
  • Number Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Tub Shower
  • Bathrooms: 1.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: SeeRem
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Living/Dining Combo
  • Kitchen Area: Galley Type
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Kitchen
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Living/Dining Room
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Bedroom
  • Other Room4 Level: Second
  • Level 1 Rooms: Foyer, Kitchen, LivDinRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms
  • Level 3 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalk
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Concrete

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Electric
  • Heating: Baseboard - Electric
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: All Underground, Electric
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 30X161
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 282700
  • Assessed Land Value: 96400
  • Assessment: 379100
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Identifier: 29
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.11

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 11907
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1605-00590-0000-00029-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.141
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $12,010 $379,100 $96,400 $282,700
2024 $12,010 $379,100 $96,400 $282,700
2022 $8,012 $275,700 $96,400 $179,300
2021 $7,890 $142,400 $59,700 $82,700
2020 $7,789 $142,400 $59,700 $82,700
2019 $7,690 $142,400 $59,700 $82,700
2018 $7,594 $142,400 $59,700 $82,700
2017 $7,382 $142,400 $59,700 $82,700
2016 $7,267 $142,400 $59,700 $82,700
2015 $7,089 $142,400 $59,700 $82,700
2014 $6,989 $142,400 $59,700 $82,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $459,000 +13.3% --
03/28/2023 03/28/23 Sold $405,000 0.0% --
03/23/2023 03/23/23 Sold $405,000 -3.3% --
03/20/2023 03/20/23 Pending -- -- --
01/20/2023 01/20/23 Pending -- -- --
12/07/2022 12/07/22 Price Changed $419,000 0.0% --
12/07/2022 12/07/22 For Sale $419,000 -3.7% --
06/16/2022 06/16/22 Price Changed $435,000 -3.3% --
05/07/2022 05/07/22 For Sale $450,000 -- --
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $405,000 Guardian Title Services
Deed $150,000 Clear Skies Title Agency
Deed $147,340 --
Deed $147,300 --
Deed $65,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $391,483 FHA
Previous Owner $214,150 Construction
Previous Owner $108,750 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $216,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $145,062 FHA
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

David Vanegas

EMPIRE REAL ESTATE

(862) 370-3281

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David's hard work, integrity, charisma, knowledge of the industry, and true passion for Real Estate, has helped his clients have a pleasant stress-free experience. David specializes in all facets of the Real Estate business, whether it be navigating the way for first time buyers or sellers, trying to score that perfect distressed property, he knows and has experienced in it all! David has built a team that has the tools and resources to save the client time and assure smooth transactions.

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Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3967561

Garden State MLS

APN: 05-00590-0000-00029