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278 William Street, East Orange, NJ 07017

$468,000

6 beds 3 baths 2,259 sqft Built 19250 days on marketActive

About this home

Great Opportunity. Bring your vision! Spacious Center Hall Colonial offering tremendous potential for an investor, renovator, or buyer ready to reimagine a substantial home with original architectural character. Property is being sold AS-IS. This home is a Large Corner Property situated on a 30x100 lot, this expansive property features 6 oversized bedrooms, 3 baths, a finished attic loft, full partially finished basement, and off-street parking for up to 3 vehicles. Original details include stained-glass windows, pocket doors, a secondary staircase to the second level, fireplace, formal dining room, den, spacious living room, and welcoming front porch. Bright, generously sized rooms and a traditional center-hall layout provide an excellent canvas for renovation and customization. Upper levels offer six bedrooms plus a finished attic loft with its own bath and kitchenette area. The partially finished full basement with a full bath provides additional flexible space for storage, workshop, recreation, or other possibilities. Rear driveway accommodates approximately 3 cars. Bring your contractor, plans, and imagination to restore, renovate, and unlock the potential of this distinctive property! Close to all transportation and major highways

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Your estimated payment
$4,010/mo

Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
$3,638
Principal + interest$2,123
Property tax + insurance$1,339
PMI / 2nd mortgage$176
Utilities
$552
Heating + cooling$114
Internet + TV + phone$158
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Transportation
$168
Car insurance + maintenance$168
Other (entertainment)
$158
$4,010/mo TLC
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$990/mo
Purchase price
$468,000
Down payment
$23,400 (5%)
Loan amount
$444,600
APR
4%

Quick facts

Type
Single Family Residence
Style
Colonial
Year built
1925
Lot size
0.0758 ac
Stories
3
Heating
Baseboard, Radiant, Radiators-Hot Water
Cooling
See Remarks
Water
Public
HOA
Annual tax
$9,916
MLS #
2702841R
County
Essex

At a glance

Fireplace
Basement

Home features

Appliances
Electric Range/OvenGas Range/OvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorRangeGas Water Heater
Interior
2nd Stairway to 2nd LevelBlindsVaulted Ceiling(s)Entrance FoyerKitchenDenStorageDining RoomFamily Room4 BedroomsBath Full2 BedroomsKitchen SecondAttic
Exterior
Open Porch(es)PatioEnclosed Porch(es)Yard
Parking
2 Car WidthAsphaltDriveway
Patio & porch
PorchPatioEnclosed
Kitchen
Granite/Corian CountertopsPantrySeparate Dining Area
Dining
Formal Dining Room
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple

Lot features

Near Shopping, Near Train, Near Public Transit

Neighborhood — 07017

MetricThis ZIPCountyUSA
Population38,8028,832,837299,088,112
Population Change Since1990-3.00%14.00%20.00%
Population Density17,3411,137
Male17,7124,307,827147,432,321
Female21,0914,525,010151,655,844
Never Married12,5181,965,81163,775,926
Married8,9103,647,435123,120,365
Separated2,818391,23912,639,686
Widowed2,398515,17215,467,586
Divorced2,898529,39323,075,029
Number Of House Hold13,9983,167,345111,826,380
Average House Hold Size2.732.732.60
Medial Age33.0937.1535.46
Median House Hold Income$40,087$63,392$48,276
Average House Hold Income$50,026$83,312$63,629
P C I$18,680$30,662$24,529
M D I$35,031$52,505$41,133
A T H E$43,555$61,369$50,898
S T R7.00%7.00%
W C J83.32%81.02%77.74%
(Zip) Code
7017

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