48 Shepard Ave, East Orange, NJ, 07018
About This Home
Opportunity awaits in this spacious five-bedroom, one-bath one family home situated on an impressive 29' x 200' lot. The property features a front driveway with parking for two vehicles, a full basement with two additional rooms, and an expansive backyard offering plenty of possibilities. Overall condition provides an opportunity for renovation and value enhancement. This property sits in the East Orange R2 zone, possibly allowing a 2 unit conversion pending city approval. Ideal for buyers looking to customize, renovate, or add to their real estate portfolio. Property is being sold in its current condition; buyers are responsible for completing their own due diligence regarding use, condition, permits, and approvals, CCO, C/O/Fire Certs. or anything else required by the township of East Orange for occupancy.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Good Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Range/Oven,Microwave,Refrigerator,See Remarks,Range
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished, Bedroom, Other Room(s), Daylight, Storage Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Living Dining Combo
Features
- 1 Bedroom,Kitchen,Living Room,2 Bedrooms,Bath Full,None
- Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,See Remarks
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard Electric,Radiant,Central
- Cooling features: Wall Unit(s),Window Unit(s),See Remarks
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,656
- Total interior livable area: 1,656 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0500404000000023
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck,Patio
- Exterior features: Deck,Patio
Lot
- Lot size: 5,797 sqft
- Features: See Remarks
- Lot size dimensions: 200.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Parking features: 2 Car Width
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across New Jersey Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,643 | $19,716 |
| Home Insurance * | $164 | $1,968 |
| Property Taxes | $568 | $6,816 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,318 |
| Total | $2,568 | $30,816 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Contingent | $325,000 |
| 2026-08-10 | Pending sale | $325,000 |
| 2026-07-23 | Listed for sale | $325,000 |
For Sale by Agent
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