256 Rutledge Ave
East Orange Cit, NJ 07017
$549,900
Beds:
5
Baths:
3
Sq. Ft.:
N/A
Type:
House
Listing #4057557
Welcome to 256 Rutledge Ave, a gracious 1915 Victorian set on a picturesque, tree-lined street in East Orange?s highly sought-after Presidential section. Rich in character and filled with possibilities, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-full-bath home offers timeless charm, comfortable living and exciting potential to make it uniquely your own. A welcoming front porch sets the tone and leads into the first floor which features a spacious living room, formal dining room, kitchen with rear entrance & mudroom area along with a full bathroom and versatile den with closet that is ideal as an office, family room, playroom or guest bedroom. The second floor offers four well-appointed bedrooms and a newer full bathroom. The third floor features an additional bedroom, full bathroom and generous closet space. With its size and privacy, this level could easily be reimagined as a luxurious primary suite or private guest suite area. Outside, enjoy a level backyard, detached two-car garage, and multi-car driveway. Move-in ready today, yet offering wonderful potential to thoughtfully update and personalize its spaces while preserving its character and charm. Conveniently located near the Garden State Parkway, I-280, I-78, multiple NJ Transit rail stations with service to NY, and downtown East Orange shopping, dining, parks and everyday amenities. A wonderful opportunity to own a Victorian home in an established neighborhood with the space, location and potential to make it something truly special.
Property Features
County:
Essex
Community Living:
No
Latitude:
40.77129
Longitude:
-74.20047
Directions:
Corner of Rutledge Ave and Roosevelt Ave
Total Rooms:
11
Interior:
Blinds, CODetect, SmokeDet, TubShowr
Dining Room Description:
Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description:
Pantry, Separate Dining Area
Has Fireplace:
No
Number of Fireplaces:
0
Heating:
Radiators - Steam
Heating Fuel:
Gas-Natural
Cooling:
Wall A/C Unit(s)
Appliances:
Dryer, Freezer-Freestanding, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement Description:
Full, Unfinished
Has Basement:
Yes
Style:
Victorian, Colonial
Exterior:
Curbs, Deck, Open Porch(es), Sidewalk
Siding:
Wood Shingle
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Water:
Public Water
Utilities:
Electric, Gas-Natural
Has Garage:
Yes
Garage Spaces:
2
Driveway:
2 Car Width
Lot Description:
Corner, Level Lot
Lot Size:
45X140
Lot Size in Acres:
0.14
Garage Description:
Detached Garage
Property Type:
SFR
Property SubType:
Single Family
Year Built:
1915
Status:
Active
Senior Community:
No
Tax Amt / Rate / Rate Yr / Yr:
12571 / 3.241 / 2026 / 2025
Tax Year:
2025
Tax Amount:
$12,571
Days On Market:
25
$ per month
Year Fixed. % Interest Rate.
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| Monthly Insurance: | $ |
Seller's Representative:
PRESTIGE PROPERTY GROUP MONTCLAIR
PRESTIGE PROPERTY GROUP MONTCLAIR
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