491 S 17Th St, Newark, NJ, 07103
About This Home
Perfect opportunity to own a newly updated 2 family home with INCREDIBLE LOW TAXES! This property is value-priced for owner occupant or investor! Featuring 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!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Good Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2026
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Range/Oven - Gas,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Yes,Full,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Bedrooms,Eat-in Kitchen,Living Room,Eat-In Kitchen,Storage
Heating
- Heating features: 2 Units,Forced Air,Natural Gas
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,998
- Total interior livable area: 1,998 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 1614003260000000570000
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 2,613 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 25 x 100
Parking
- Parking features: None
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
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 | $2,704 | $32,448 |
| Home Insurance * | $378 | $4,536 |
| Property Taxes | $936 | $11,232 |
| Electricity | $220 | $2,642 |
| Total | $4,238 | $50,856 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | Listed for sale | $534,900 |
| 2026-04-27 | Listing removed | $544,900 |
| 2026-04-09 | Price change | $544,900 |
| 2026-04-09 | Listed for sale | $539,900 |
| 2026-04-03 | Listing removed | $544,900 |
| 2026-03-06 | Listed for sale | $544,900 |
| 2026-03-05 | Listing removed | $549,900 |
| 2026-03-03 | Pending sale | $549,900 |
| 2026-02-03 | Listed for sale | $549,900 |
| 2020-06-26 | Listing removed | $289,000 |
| 2020-05-30 | Pending sale | $289,000 |
| 2020-04-06 | Price change | $289,000 |
| 2020-03-13 | Price change | $299,000 |
| 2020-02-03 | Pending sale | $289,000 |
| 2020-01-09 | Listed for sale | $289,000 |
| 2019-11-28 | Listing removed | $1,450 |
| 2019-09-27 | Listed for rent | $1,450 |
| 2019-05-22 | Sold | $70,000 |
| 2014-09-19 | Listing removed | $55,000 |
| 2013-12-12 | Price change | $55,000 |
| 2013-11-07 | Price change | $59,000 |
| 2013-10-02 | Listed for sale | $65,000 |
| 2006-02-10 | Sold | $243,000 |
| 2005-06-15 | Sold | $200,000 |
For Sale by Agent
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