43 Brighton Ave, East Orange, NJ, 07017
About This Home
Beautiful Victorian offering timeless charm, generous living space, and exceptional indoor/outdoor living. A welcoming front porch sets the tone, while the updated kitchen and baths, hardwood floors, and two fireplaces add warmth and character throughout. The finished walk-up attic with a full bath and finished basement provide flexible living space for guests, recreation, or a home office.Step outside to your private backyard retreat backing directly to Soverel Park, creating a peaceful and scenic setting. Enjoy entertaining on the expansive 9x21 maintenance-free deck overlooking mature trees and seasonal blooms. The backyard also features a 16x30 concrete patio with a gazebo, fire pit area, synthetic turf for low-maintenance enjoyment, and a charming Devon bench, making it the perfect space for relaxing or hosting gatherings. Detached garage and incredible indoor/outdoor living complete this exceptional home.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Good Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Victorian
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Carbon Monoxide Detector,Dishwasher,Kitchen Exhaust Fan,Microwave,Range/Oven-Gas,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Yes,Finished,Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Dining Room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
Features
- High Ceilings
- Window features: Window Treatments
- Flooring: Tile,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Radiators - Steam,Natural Gas,Oil Tank Above Ground - Inside
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,900
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen,Separate Dining Area
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1605008330000000020000
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck,Patio
- Exterior features: Curbs,Sidewalk
Lot
- Lot size: 4,791 sqft
- Features: Level
- Lot size dimensions: 39 x 120
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt,Driveway-Exclusive,On Street,Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
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
- Heat Wave
- 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 | $2,781 | $33,372 |
| Home Insurance * | $245 | $2,940 |
| Property Taxes | $962 | $11,544 |
| Electricity | $209 | $2,513 |
| Total | $4,197 | $50,364 |
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
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-15 | Price change | $575,000 |
| 2026-06-25 | Listed for sale | $550,000 |
| 1999-09-13 | Sold | $133,000 |
For Sale by Agent
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