786 Lake St | Newark City

$699,900 | 7 Beds | 4 Baths (2 Full, 2 Half)

Classic architectural character defines this stately Dutch Colonial Revival, built circa 1920, with its distinctive gambrel roof, large shed dormers, and symmetrical upper windows. Soft sage green trim accents the broad covered front porch and second-floor balcony. Inside: gleaming hardwood floors, original wood trim and cornice detailing, pocket doors, and a cozy fireplace. The refinished kitchen features stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplash, and a farmhouse sink. The home offers 7 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 2 half baths, including a renovated hall bath with rain shower and modern vanity, plus another bath with original clawfoot tub. The finished basement includes a washer and dryer. All appliances are included. Outside: a large fenced yard, private back porch, wide driveway, detached 1-car garage, and 5,000-square-foot lot. Two blocks from Branch Brook Park and its tennis courts, with easy access to Light Rail, Newark Penn Station, Route 280, Downtown Newark, Montclair, houses of worship, and NYC bus service. GSMLS 4043316

Directions to property: Franklin to Heller to Lake St.

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 4043316
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Status Accepting Offers: 
1
Community Information
Subdivision: 
Forest Hill
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Colonial
Year Built: 
1920
New Construction: 
0
Basement: 
Finished
Interior: 
Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, High Ceilings, Security System
Fireplaces: 
Yes
Construction
Roof: 
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: 
Stucco
Exterior Features: 
Patio, Sidewalk
DisabilityFeatures: 
No
Energy Information: 
All Underground
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
No
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
14
Total Bedrooms: 
7
Total Bathrooms: 
4
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
2
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
2
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
1 Unit
Heating System Fuel: 
Gas-Natural
Cooling System: 
Window A/C(s)
Water Heating System: 
Gas
Water Source: 
Public Water
Sewer: 
Public Sewer
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
0.11
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
50X100
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
Blacktop, Paver Block
Parking Type: 
Blacktop, Paver Block
Total Parking Spaces: 
4
Garage: 
Detached Garage
Pool: 
No
Fence: 
No
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
1614-00756-0000-00013-0000-
Lot Number: 
13
Annual Tax: 
$8,925.00
Listing Dates
Dates involved in the transaction.
Listing Entry Date/Time: 
7/28/2026
Contract Details
Details about the listing contract.
Exclusions: 
Kitchen Chandlier
Possession: 
At Closing
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Office Name: 
EXP REALTY, LLC