888 Lake St | Newark City

$549,000 | 4 Beds | 2 Baths (2 Full) | 1,700 Sq. Ft.

Welcome to 886 Lake Street, a classic four-bedroom, two-full-bath Colonial in the desirable Forest Hill section. Filled with character and drenched in natural sunlight, this well-maintained home is move-in ready. An inviting front porch opens to a gracious foyer, formal living room and dining room ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The eat-in kitchen includes a pantry and reat entrance, while a full bathroom completes the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find a comfortable primary bedroom, a generously sized second bedroom, two smaller bedrooms and a second full bathroom. The walk-up attic offers outstanding potential for a future primary suite, recreation room, playroom, home office or additional living space.The full unfinished basement provides laundry facilities and abundant storage, along with a Bilco door to the backyard. A private driveway and blacktop rear area offer ample off-street parking, while an existing concrete slab provides the potential to build a garage, if desired. A rear ramp also makes moving household items in and out easier. Ideally located near Essex County Branch Brook Park, offering 360 acres of beautiful green space, recreational amenities, walking paths and its renowned seasonal cherry blossoms. With generous windows, timeless architectural details, flexible living space and exciting expansion possibilities, this sun-filled Forest Hill Colonial has so much to offer. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to make 886 Lake Street your own! GSMLS 4045695

Directions to property: Heller Parkway to Lake Street; North on Lake Street to #886, between Montclair Avenue and Verona Ave

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 4045695
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: 
1907
New Construction: 
0
Living Area: 
1,700
Basement: 
Bilco-Style Door, Unfinished, Walkout
Interior: 
Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, High Ceilings, Smoke Detector
Fireplaces: 
No
Construction
Roof: 
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: 
Vinyl Siding
Energy Information: 
Gas-Natural
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
No
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
8
Total Bedrooms: 
4
Total Bathrooms: 
2
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
2
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
0
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
Heating System Fuel: 
Gas-Natural
Cooling System: 
1 Unit, Window A/C(s)
Water Heating System: 
From Furnace
Water Source: 
Public Water
Sewer: 
Public Sewer
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
0.09
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
37.6X100
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive, On-Street Parking
Parking Type: 
1 Car Width, Additional Parking, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive, On-Street Parking
Total Parking Spaces: 
0
Garage: 
None
Pool: 
No
Fence: 
No
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
1614-00808-0000-00025-0000-
Lot Number: 
25
Annual Tax: 
$6,382.00
Listing Dates
Dates involved in the transaction.
Listing Entry Date/Time: 
8/7/2026
Contract Details
Details about the listing contract.
Exclusions: 
Furniture and Personal Decor Items
Possession: 
30 Day Close
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Office Name: 
KELLER WILLIAMS SUBURBAN REALTY