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697 1/2 N 5Th St, Newark, NJ, 07107

4beds
2baths
0sqft
$550,000
--price/sqft
$4,343/moest. monthly cost
$173,720/yrincome needed

About This Home

Opportunity awaits with this well-located two-family property in Newark's desirable North Ward. Conveniently situated near public transportation, major highways, schools, shopping, dining, houses of worship, and the renowned Branch Brook Park. This income-producing property offers separate living spaces, making it ideal for investors or owner-occupants seeking rental income. Features include an oversized basement providing ample storage and potential for additional use, subject to local regulations. Enjoy easy access to recreation, commuter routes, and neighborhood amenities. A fantastic opportunity to add value and build long-term wealth in a strong rental market.

Getting Around

81
WalkingVery Walkable
71
TransitExcellent Transit
44
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
8/10
Technology High SchoolGrades 9-121.2 mi
1/10
Barringer High SchoolGrades 9-121.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1962

Materials

  • Roof: Flat
  • Construction materials: Stucco

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Range/Oven - Gas

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Yes,Partially Finished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Bedrooms,Kitchen,Living/Dining Room

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: 1 Unit,Baseboard - Hotwater,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: See Remarks

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 0

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1614006630000000490000

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,742 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 16.10 x 100

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: 2 Car Width
  • Uncovered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Strong Wind
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties

Fire
Severe Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,781$33,372
Home Insurance *$407$4,884
Property Taxes $962$11,544
Electricity $193$2,318
Total$4,343$52,116
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$148,902/yr
40% on housing$130,290/yr
45% on housing$115,813/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

New Jersey Insurance Underwriting Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 7,029Commercial: 173
Total Premiums$5.54M
Total Exposure$1.19B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.4%
7.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 07107$313
Essex County$382

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 07107$199
Essex County$391

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-12Price change$550,000
2026-07-10Price change$559,999
2026-07-08Price change$560,000
2026-07-01Price change$574,999
2026-06-08Listed for sale$575,000
2018-05-29Sold$159,000
2018-04-05Pending sale$159,000
2018-03-05Listed for sale$159,000
2018-02-27Pending sale$159,000
2017-10-28Listed for sale$159,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentBridget Papino
BrokerageThe Thompson Realty Group

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