261 Lake St | Newark City

$575,000 | 5 Beds (2 Full)

Discover an exceptional opportunity with this well-kept 2-family home, perfectly situated in Newark's prestigious Forest Hill Neighborhood. This versatile property caters to a range of buyers, from savvy Investors to those seeking comfortable owner-occupancy or a strategic house-hacking situation. Enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding area, with easy access to the lush greenery of Branch Brook Park, and a private backyard for outdoor enjoyment. This property presents an outstanding chance to capitalize on a prime location and a home that is ready for many different living situations GSMLS 3977750

Directions to property: Bloomfield Ave to Lake Street

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 3977750
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Status Accepting Offers: 
1
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
2-Two Story
Stories: 
2
Year Built: 
2012
New Construction: 
0
Basement: 
Finished-Partially
Interior: 
Bedrooms, Eat-In Kitchen, Living Room, Living/Dining Room, Pantry, Master Bedroom
Construction
Roof: 
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: 
Brick
DisabilityFeatures: 
No
Energy Information: 
See Remarks
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
No
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
10
Total Bedrooms: 
5
Total Bathrooms: 
0
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
2
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
0
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
Baseboard - Electric
Heating System Fuel: 
Gas-Natural
Water Source: 
Public Water
Sewer: 
Public Sewer
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
0.05
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
See Remarks
Parking Type: 
See Remarks
Total Parking Spaces: 
0
Pool: 
No
Fence: 
Yes
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
1614-00540-0000-00040-0000-
Lot Number: 
40
Annual Tax: 
$3,396.00
Listing Dates
Dates involved in the transaction.
Listing Entry Date/Time: 
7/26/2025
Contract Details
Details about the listing contract.
Inclusions: 
Carbon Monoxide Detector, Range/Oven - Gas, Refrigerator
Possession: 
asap
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Office Name: 
WEICHERT REALTORS