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85 Hillcrest Terrace, East Orange, NJ 07018

$499,000

4 beds 3 baths Built 192591 days on marketClosed

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully maintained four-bedroom colonial, where modern conveniences blend harmoniously with classic charm. As you step through the bright vestibule, you'll be greeted by a stylish living room featuring a wood-burning fireplace, seamlessly connected to an elegant dining room, perfect for entertaining and easily accessible from the eat-in kitchen. The three spacious bedrooms located on the second floor, provide ample living space, along with an updated main bathroom. The third floor offers an additional option for a fourth bedroom. The extensive dry basement includes a utility room and generous storage options. This residence boasts excellent curb appeal and a lovely backyard, ideal for hosting gatherings. 8 mins to Brick Chrch & EO Train Stations, less than 30 mins to NYC as well as mins to GS PKWY, RTE 280, 21, 78 & NJ TPKE. Showing starts on January 4, 2026.

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Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 7.19% APR.

Your estimated payment
$5,144/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$4,831
Principal + interest$3,215
Property tax + insurance$1,429
PMI / 2nd mortgage$187
Utilities
$506
Heating + cooling$116
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$168
Car insurance + maintenance$168
Other (entertainment)
$158
$5,144/mo TLC
Budget$5,644/mo
Remaining after TLC$500/mo
Purchase price
$499,000
Down payment
$24,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$474,050
APR
7.19%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1925
Lot size
Stories
3
Heating
Radiant, Baseboard Hotwater
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), None, Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$10,549
MLS #
2608298R
County
Essex

At a glance

Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)

Home features

Appliances
Gas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeGas Water Heater
Interior
Vaulted Ceiling(s)Entrance FoyerKitchenLiving RoomBath FullDenDining Room3 Bedrooms1 Bedroom
Exterior
Open Porch(es)PatioEnclosed Porch(es)Storage Shed
Parking
1 Car Width3 Cars DeepAsphaltGarageBuilt-In GarageDetached
Patio & porch
PorchPatioEnclosed
Fireplace
GasWood Burning
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsEat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

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Neighborhood — 07018

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population33,3078,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since1990-6.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density20,2971,137
Male15,1084,307,827147,432,321
Female18,1994,525,010151,655,844
Never Married11,1701,965,81163,775,926
Married6,5233,647,435123,120,365
Separated2,753391,23912,639,686
Widowed2,358515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,264529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold12,2583,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.662.732.60
Medial Age32.2837.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$32,836$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$43,224$83,312$63,629
P C I$17,830$30,662$24,529
M D I$29,148$52,505$41,133
A T H E$39,655$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J84.15%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
7018

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85 Hillcrest Terrace · East Orange — $499,000 · Certihomes