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839-845 Sanford Ave, Newark, NJ, 07106

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$2,000,000
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$14,889/moest. monthly cost
$595,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

Exceptional Turnkey 12-Unit Mixed-Use Investment Opportunity! 835-839 Sanford Ave. Meticulously maintained and proudly owned by the same family for over 40 years, this all-brick mixed-use building has been thoughtfully renovated and impeccably cared for. The property features 6 commercial storefronts and 6 residential apartments, with long-term tenants and established businesses creating a strong, diversified income stream in a prime location near the Maplewood border. Current gross income is strong, with excellent upside through rent optimization. All tenants, including the owner's unit, are on month-to-month leases, providing flexibility for investors. Additional income OPPORTUNITIES include 7 fenced rentable parking spaces, coin-operated laundry, and individual tenant storage units. The property also offers a high-ceiling, semi-finished walkout basement with front and rear access, ideal for storage or additional utility space. Capital improvements include a roof with a 5-year warranty, newer windows, new steel lintels, professionally sealed exterior brick, and sealed basement walls. The fully fenced rear yard features gated access from Sanford Place. A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally maintained mixed-use asset offering stable cash flow, value-add potential, and long-term appreciation in one of the area's most desirable investment corridors.

Getting Around

70
WalkingVery Walkable
60
TransitGood Transit
53
BikeBikeable

Schools

6/10
1/10
West Side High SchoolGrades 9-121.9 mi
1/10
Weequahic High SchoolGrades 9-121.9 mi

Construction

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Mixed Use

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

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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 $10,113$121,356
Home Insurance *$1,083$12,996
Property Taxes $3,500$42,000
Electricity $193$2,318
Total$14,889$178,668
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$510,480/yr
40% on housing$446,670/yr
45% on housing$397,040/yr

New Jersey FAIR Plan Programs

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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 07106$237
Essex County$381

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 07106$221
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
2026-07-21Listed for sale$2,000,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDonna Schmiede
BrokerageAll-City Realty

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