$489,900

256 Ellery Ave, Newark City, NJ 07106

3 beds |
2 baths |
1,375 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1925
3,049sqft lot
1 car garage
$356/sqft
Listed 1 day ago

Property Description

Renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bath home with finished basement, central air, driveway, and garage in Newark's Upper Vailsburg section. This move-in ready property features a modern open layout with wide-plank flooring, recessed lighting, and abundant natural light. The living and dining areas flow into an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, gas range, peninsula seating, and designer tile backsplash. A bright, window-lined front room offers flexible space for a home office, sitting area, or additional lounge. Upstairs includes three well-proportioned bedrooms, while all three bathrooms have been updated with large-format tile, modern vanities, and contemporary finishes. The finished basement with full bath adds valuable bonus space for recreation, work-from-home needs, or extended living. Additional highlights include central air conditioning, updated systems, private driveway, and detached garage. Conveniently located near major highways, shopping, parks, Seton Hall University, and public transportation with access to NYC and Newark Liberty International Airport. A fully renovated Upper Vailsburg home offering modern updates, functional space, and long-term value.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: February 14, 2026
Data Last Updated:: February 14, 2026 at 3:40PM
Listing Office:: WEICHERT REALTORS : 973-838-6200
MLS ID:: 4009681

Kitchen: Breakfast BarPantrySee Remarks
Appliances: Carbon Monoxide DetectorDishwasherRange/Oven-GasRefrigeratorSee Remarks
Dining: Living/Dining Combo
Basement: FinishedFull
A/C: Central AirMulti-Zone Cooling
Heating: Forced Hot AirGas-Natural
Fireplace: Fireplaces: 0

General: BrickVinyl SidingMetal FencePatioSidewalk
Style: Colonial
Parking: Parking spaces: 1

Roofing: Asphalt ShingleSee Remarks

HOA Amenities: Storage
County: Essex

Driveway: 1 Car Width
Zoning: 1614-04133-0000-00030-0000-

Utilities: All Underground
Water: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer

Exclusions: personal property

This listing courtesy of WEICHERT REALTORS

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Location

Schools Nearby

Ivy Hill Elementary School

107 Ivy St, Newark, NJ, 07106

Grades PK-8

0.15 miles away

Alexander Street Elementary School

, Newark, NJ, 07106

Grades 1-8

0.83 miles away

University High School

55 Clinton Pl, Newark, NJ, 07108

Grades 7-12

1.80 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.