For SaleHistoric · 107 yrs
491 S 17Th St
Newark, NJ, 07103 • West Side • Essex County
$539,900
$270/sqft
+$5,000 since Apr 9, 2026
Down payment assistance available
6Beds
2Baths
1,998Sqft
0.06 acLot
1919Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1919 · 107 years of history
Enhanced Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) · Carbon Monoxide Detector
Outdoor Living
Porch
Just Listed
Listed Apr 9, 2026
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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$270/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Multi Family · Built 1919 · Historic
Newly updated 2 family home with INCREDIBLE LOW TAXES for owner occupant or investor! This multi unit property features spacious bedrooms, new hardwood floors, updated kitchens and baths, forced air heat, a full unfinished basement, updated plumbing & electrical, and much more! The first floor includes a living room, 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, and full bath. The 2nd floor includes 3 bedrooms, living, eat in kitchen, full bath, and an additional spare room / office / or possible 4th br addition! The basement is large with a good ceiling height, ideal for finishing to add additional living space. The exterior has been refreshed to create a nice curb appeal, and the backyard is large and has many possibilities as well. The location is ultra convenient, located near major transportation, downtown Newark, hospitals, schools, and major highways. This home is excellent value in today's market, especially with the super low taxes of only $1,819 per year!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights eat-in kitchen, forced air heat, and spacious bedrooms as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,372/month
Principal & Interest$2,652
Property Tax$540
Insurance$180
Down payment20% ($107,980)
3%50%
Est. 6.22% rate · 30yr fixed · $431,920 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeMulti Family
Year Built1919
Heating2 Units, Forced Air, Natural Gas
ParkingNone
Days on Zillow0
Price/sqft$270
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeMulti Family
Year built1919
Stories2
Systems
Heating2 Units, Forced Air, Natural Gas
RoofAsphalt Shingle
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Available
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingNone
BasementYes,Full,Unfinished
Lot2,613 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodWest Side
Annual tax$1,819
Parcel1400326000000057
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bedrooms
Eat-in Kitchen
Living Room
Eat-In Kitchen
Rec Room
Appliances
Range/Oven - Gas
Refrigerator
Heating
2 Units
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Laundry
Laundry Room
Exterior Features
Parking
None
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Patio & Porch
Porch
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Utilities
Electricity Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Gas
Gas-Natural
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Est. value$550,800
Est. rent$2,429/mo
Tax rate2.02%
Price/sqft$270
On marketApr 9, 2026
PostedApr 9, 2026
Last sold$70,000
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 9, 2026
Tour days9
Views110
Favorites3
How are the schools in Newark?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Newark, NJ, 07103
Price history
22 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 9, 2026Price Change$544,900$273NJMLS
Apr 9, 2026Listed For Sale$539,900$270GSMLS
Apr 3, 2026Listing Removed$544,900$273GSMLS
Mar 6, 2026Listed For Sale$544,900$273GSMLS
Mar 5, 2026Listing Removed$549,900$275GSMLS
Mar 3, 2026Pending Sale$549,900$275NJMLS
Feb 3, 2026Listed For Sale$549,900$275GSMLS
Jun 26, 2020Listing Removed$289,000$145KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
May 30, 2020Pending Sale$289,000$145KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
Apr 6, 2020Price Change$289,000$145KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
Mar 13, 2020Price Change$299,000$150KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
Feb 3, 2020Pending Sale$289,000$145KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
Jan 9, 2020Listed For Sale$289,000$145KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
Nov 28, 2019Listing Removed$1,450$1Zillow Rental Manager
Sep 27, 2019Listed For Rent$1,450$1Zillow Rental Manager
May 22, 2019Sold$70,000$35Public Record
Sep 19, 2014Listing Removed$55,000$28Jordan Baris Realtors
Dec 12, 2013Price Change$55,000$28Jordan Baris Realtors
Nov 7, 2013Price Change$59,000$30Jordan Baris Realtors
Oct 2, 2013Listed For Sale$65,000$33Jordan Baris Realtors
Feb 10, 2006Sold$243,000$122Public Record
Jun 15, 2005Sold$200,000$100Public Record
Price Change$544,900
Apr 9, 2026•$273/sqft•NJMLS
Listed For Sale$539,900
Apr 9, 2026•$270/sqft•GSMLS
Listing Removed$544,900
Apr 3, 2026•$273/sqft•GSMLS
Listed For Sale$544,900
Mar 6, 2026•$273/sqft•GSMLS
Listing Removed$549,900
Mar 5, 2026•$275/sqft•GSMLS
Pending Sale$549,900
Mar 3, 2026•$275/sqft•NJMLS
Listed For Sale$549,900
Feb 3, 2026•$275/sqft•GSMLS
Listing Removed$289,000
Jun 26, 2020•$145/sqft•KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
Pending Sale$289,000
May 30, 2020•$145/sqft•KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
Price Change$289,000
Apr 6, 2020•$145/sqft•KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
Price Change$299,000
Mar 13, 2020•$150/sqft•KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
Pending Sale$289,000
Feb 3, 2020•$145/sqft•KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
Listed For Sale$289,000
Jan 9, 2020•$145/sqft•KELLER WILLIAMS METROPOLITAN
Listing Removed$1,450
Nov 28, 2019•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent$1,450
Sep 27, 2019•$1/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Sold$70,000
May 22, 2019•$35/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$55,000
Sep 19, 2014•$28/sqft•Jordan Baris Realtors
Price Change$55,000
Dec 12, 2013•$28/sqft•Jordan Baris Realtors
Price Change$59,000
Nov 7, 2013•$30/sqft•Jordan Baris Realtors
Listed For Sale$65,000
Oct 2, 2013•$33/sqft•Jordan Baris Realtors
Sold$243,000
Feb 10, 2006•$122/sqft•Public Record
Sold$200,000
Jun 15, 2005•$100/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$1,730$45,500
Apr 10, 2024$1,730$45,500
Apr 10, 2023$1,729$45,500
Apr 10, 2022$1,729$45,500
Apr 10, 2021$1,729$45,500
Apr 10, 2020$1,711$45,500
Apr 10, 2019$1,245$45,500
Apr 10, 2018$1,245$45,500
Apr 10, 2017$1,565$45,500
Apr 10, 2016$1,506$45,500
Apr 10, 2015$1,411$45,500
Apr 10, 2014$1,344$45,500
Apr 10, 2013$1,812$45,500
Apr 10, 2012$3,937$52,500
Apr 10, 2011$3,762$118,300
Apr 10, 2010$3,240$118,300
Apr 10, 2009$3,075$118,300
Apr 10, 2008$2,946$118,300
Apr 10, 2007$2,946$118,300
Apr 10, 2006—$118,300
Apr 10, 2005—$118,300
Apr 10, 2004$2,555$118,300
Apr 10, 2003—$118,300
Apr 10, 2002—$8,600
Apr 10, 2001—$8,600
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Newark, NJ • Essex County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
07103071040710507106071070710807112071140718207197
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