598 Van Houten Ave, Clifton, NJ, 07013
About This Home
Mixed-use 4-unit investment property in Clifton's sought-after Athenia section. Three residential apartments plus one ground-floor commercial storefront generating $4,850/month gross income ($58,200 annually). All utilities are separately metered tenants pay their own gas and electric. Unit breakdown: 1st Fl Front (Commercial): Operating storefront/print shop with half bath. Suitable for retail, professional services, or owner-user occupancy. $1,150/month. 1st Fl Rear (Residential): 1BR, living room, eat-in kitchen, full bath. Electric baseboard heat, wall AC, electric cooking. $850/month. 2nd Fl Front (Residential): 1BR, living room, eat-in kitchen, full bath. Baseboard hot water heat, window AC. $1,150/month. 2nd Fl Rear (Residential): 2BR plus loft, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, 2 full baths, in-unit washer/dryer. Baseboard hot water heat, wall AC. $1,700/month. Three units have individual gas hot water furnaces; 1st floor rear is all-electric. Roof replaced 2015. Located on Van Houten Avenue with shops, restaurants, and transit nearby. Quick access to Route 3, Route 46, Garden State Parkway, and NJ Transit bus and rail service. Approximately 15 miles to Manhattan.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: See Remarks,Range/Oven - Gas,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Yes,Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4.1
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- See Remarks,Storage,Bedrooms,Kitchen,Living Room,Dining Room
Heating
- Heating features: 4+ Units,Electric,Natural Gas
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2502000370003000270000
- Exclusions: personal property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Lot size: 2,613 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 25 x 100
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Driveway-Exclusive
- Uncovered spaces: 5
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
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
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 | $4,545 | $54,540 |
| Home Insurance * | $219 | $2,628 |
| Property Taxes | $1,693 | $20,316 |
| Electricity | $193 | $2,318 |
| Total | $6,650 | $79,800 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Listed for sale | $899,000 |
| 2026-06-19 | Listing removed | $999,000 |
| 2026-05-22 | Listed for sale | $999,000 |
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