For Sale98d on market
279 Dr Martin Luther King J
Newark, NJ, 07103 • University Heights • Essex County
$899,000
Down payment assistance available
8Beds
6Baths
0.04 acLot
2012Built
Property DNA
Enhanced Security
Fire Alarm · Fire Extinguisher · Smoke Detector(s)
Outdoor Living
Patio
Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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About this home
Single Family · Built 2012
12 Rooms,8 Bedrooms and 6 Bathrooms Beautiful Brown Stone in Historic Dr Martin luther king Jr blvd Downtown Newark near to Saint Micheals Medical Center, institute of technology,the newark museum of art,NJPAC & Public Transportation to NY CityThe house has 4 floors :Spaces Finished basement with a bathroom and a can be used for recreationFirst floor with a big kitchen and an open concept dining room and living room and a bathroom Second and third floor with four bedrooms and two bathroom for each floor
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,568/month
Principal & Interest$4,369
Property Tax$899
Insurance$300
Down payment20% ($179,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $719,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built2012
Heating3 Units, Natural Gas
Cooling3 Units, Central Air
ParkingOff Street
Lot1,742 sqft
Days on Zillow98 Days
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built2012
Systems
Heating3 Units, Natural Gas
Cooling3 Units, Central Air
RoofFlat
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Available, Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Street
BasementYes,Finished
Lot1,742 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodUniversity Heights
Annual tax$5,118
Parcel1614028280000000180000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths4
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bedroom
Appliances
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Dishwasher
Kitchen Exhaust Fan
Range/Oven-Gas
Refrigerator
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Wood
Heating
3 Units
Natural Gas
Cooling
3 Units
Central Air
Laundry
In Basement
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Street
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Lot Features
Level
Security
Fire Alarm
Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Detector(s)
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Utilities
Electricity Connected
Gas In Street
Cable Available
Gas
Gas In Street
Room details
10 rooms detailed
Bedroom1
SecondBedroom2
SecondBedroom3
SecondBedroom4
FirstMaster Bathroom
Tub Shower
Dining Room
FirstLiving/Dining Combo
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Days on market98
Est. value$905,500
Est. rent$3,155/mo
Tax rate2.02%
On marketJan 6, 2026
PostedJan 6, 2026
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedJan 15, 2026
Tour days9
Views446
Favorites4
How are the schools in Newark?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Newark, NJ, 07103
Price history
1 event
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 6, 2026Listed For Sale$899,000—GSMLS
Listed For Sale$899,000
Jan 6, 2026•GSMLS
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Local context around this listing
Newark, NJ • Essex County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby zip codes
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