Closed$379,000
TLC ≈ $3,814/mo
4 2 1,896 sqft
296 Elmwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018
296 Elmwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018
$379,000
4 beds 2 baths 1,896 sqft Built 192327 days on marketClosed
About this home
Calling all investors, visionaries, and renovation enthusiaststhis East Orange property is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Packed with potential, this home is ready for someone with creativity and the resources to restore it to its former beauty with a fresh 2026 twist. Being sold strictly as-is, with no repairs or concessions from the seller. All municipal permits, variances, and approvals are the buyer's responsibility. If you're looking for a project with serious upside, this one is a must-see.
Affordability — calculate your monthly payment
Adjust your budget to see what's left after housing, utilities and transportation. Numbers below assume a 5% down, 30YrFixed at 4% APR.
Your estimated payment
$3,525/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,131
- Utilities
- $528
- Transportation
- $168
- Other (entertainment)
- $158
Principal + interest$1,719
Property tax + insurance$1,270
PMI / 2nd mortgage$142
Heating + cooling$102
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$168
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$1,475/mo
Purchase price
$379,000
Down payment
$18,950 (5%)
Loan amount
$360,050
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1923
Lot size
0.1492 ac
Stories
2
Heating
Radiators-Hot Water
Cooling
None
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$10,235
MLS #
2661332M
County
Essex
At a glance
Fireplace
Basement
Garage (2)
Home features
Appliances
Gas Range/OvenGas Water Heater
Interior
Dining RoomUnfinished/Other RoomEntrance FoyerKitchenLiving RoomOther Room(s)4 BedroomsBath MainAttic
Parking
1 Car WidthDetached
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Kitchen
Eat-in Kitchen
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Level
Neighborhood — 07018
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,307 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | -6.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 20,297 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 15,108 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 18,199 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 11,170 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 6,523 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 2,753 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 2,358 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 2,264 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 12,258 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.66 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 32.28 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| 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 R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 84.15% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
7018
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Listing information last refreshed 2/21/2026. Provided courtesy of RE/MAX SELECT via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.