Closed$2,000
TLC ≈ $266/mo
2 1 —
2309 John F. Kennedy Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304
184 van Horne Street, Jersey City, NJ 07304
$499,999
0 beds 3 baths — Built 190520 days on marketActive
About this home
Attention Investors, Contractors and 203k buyers! Must See, Two-Family Brick Row Home in Bergen-Lafayette. Unlock massive equity. Offered at an unbeatable asking price, this classic brick property is the ultimate fixer-upper opportunity. The potential is endless in one of JC's fastest-growing pockets. Unit 1 is a duplex that features 2 bedrooms, den and 2 bathrooms with an expansive open-concept kitchen dining and living area that leads to a deep fenced-in rear yard shaded by mature trees. The 2nd level features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a traditional layout that includes a living room and historic details like original plaster crown moldings and a vintage faux mantel. The property boasts separate utilities which include 2 gas meters 2 electric meters 2 water heaters and 2 heating systems. Located just blocks from the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail it offers a rapid seamless transfer to the PATH train straight into Manhattan. This gem is just steps from Liberty State Park, Berry Lane Park and trending local cafes. The building is occupied by a month-to-month tenant. Please note that the first floor and basement will only be shown after an accepted offer. The property is being sold strictly in AS-IS condition with all faults and the buyer is responsible for obtaining all city inspections and certifications required to close. Priced aggressively to sell immediately. Bring your contractor and your highest and best terms as this opportunity will not last.
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
$4,073/mo
- Real estate (PITI + HOA + PMI)
- $3,816
- Utilities
- $385
- Transportation
- $150
- Other (entertainment)
- $155
Principal + interest$2,268
Property tax + insurance$1,360
PMI / 2nd mortgage$188
Heating + cooling$32
Internet + TV + phone$155
Water + sewer + garbage$58
Car insurance + maintenance$150
Budget$5,000/mo
Remaining after TLC$927/mo
Purchase price
$499,999
Down payment
$25,000 (5%)
Loan amount
$474,999
APR
4%
Quick facts
Type
2 Family
Style
—
Year built
1905
Lot size
0.043 ac
Stories
3
Heating
Baseboard, Separate Furnaces
Cooling
A/C Window Unit(s)
Water
Public
HOA
—
Annual tax
$10,818
MLS #
2703585R
County
Hudson
At a glance
Basement
Home features
Appliances
Water Heater(See RemarksGas)Water Heater
Interior
Unit 1(Dining Room2 BedroomsKitchenLiving Room2+ BathsDen/Family Room)Unit 2(2 BedroomsKitchen1 BathLiving Room)
Exterior
PatioSidewalkPrivate Entrance
Community
Sidewalks
Parking
On Street
Patio & porch
Patio
Roof
Flat
Sewer
Public Sewer
Ownership
Fee Simple
Lot features
Near Shopping, Near Train, See Remarks, Near Public Transit
Neighborhood — 07304
| Metric | This ZIP | County | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,372 | 8,832,837 | 299,088,112 |
| Population Change Since1990 | -4.00% | 14.00% | 20.00% |
| Population Density | 15,950 | 1,137 | — |
| Male | 19,865 | 4,307,827 | 147,432,321 |
| Female | 21,507 | 4,525,010 | 151,655,844 |
| Never Married | 13,015 | 1,965,811 | 63,775,926 |
| Married | 10,184 | 3,647,435 | 123,120,365 |
| Separated | 3,522 | 391,239 | 12,639,686 |
| Widowed | 2,415 | 515,172 | 15,467,586 |
| Divorced | 2,144 | 529,393 | 23,075,029 |
| Number Of House Hold | 14,064 | 3,167,345 | 111,826,380 |
| Average House Hold Size | 2.90 | 2.73 | 2.60 |
| Medial Age | 33.29 | 37.15 | 35.46 |
| Median House Hold Income | $35,900 | $63,392 | $48,276 |
| Average House Hold Income | $48,026 | $83,312 | $63,629 |
| P C I | $16,946 | $30,662 | $24,529 |
| M D I | $31,729 | $52,505 | $41,133 |
| A T H E | $42,463 | $61,369 | $50,898 |
| S T R | 7.00% | 7.00% | — |
| W C J | 80.35% | 81.02% | 77.74% |
(Zip) Code
7304
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Listing information last refreshed 8/29/2026. Provided courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY via Central Jersey Multiple Listing System, INC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.