491 S Orange Ave
South Orange Village Twp, NJ 07079
Price: $749,900
GSMLS: 4064547Type: Single Family
Style: Colonial
Beds: 5
Baths: 1 Full & 3 Half
Garage: 2-Car
Year Built: 1903
Acres: 0.29
Property Tax: $0
Description
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Every distinguished home has a story and this one is ready for its next chapter. Restore this South Orange classic to its original grandeur; an extraordinary opportunity to modernize and personalize. Set on an expansive 13,813 square foot lot, across from the beautiful campus of Seton Hall University, this gracious residence offers more than 3,000 square feet of living space, eleven generously proportioned rooms, a welcoming wrap-around front porch, full above-grade finished basement, walk up attic and detached two car garage. Rich in character and timeless architectural appeal the home retains the scale and craftmanship that have made South Orange one of New Jersey's most admired communities. While the property presents an exceptional opportunity for thoughtful renovation, it offers the rare chance to create a truly remarkable residence, tailored to today's lifestyle, while honoring its classic heritage. Whether you are an owner-occupant with a vision for your forever home, or an investor seeking your next signature renovation, opportunities of this size, location and potential are increasingly rare.Rooms Sizes
Kitchen:
First
Dining Room:
First
Living Room:
First
Family Room:
Basement
Den:
n/a
Bedroom 1:
First
Bedroom 2:
First
Bedroom 3:
Second
Bedroom 4:
Second
Room Levels
Basement:
Outside Entrance, Powder Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Walkout
Ground:
n/a
Level 1:
2 Bedrooms, Dining Room, Entrance Vestibule, Kitchen, Living Room, Porch, Powder Room
Level 2:
n/a
Level 3:
3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Laundry Room, Powder Room
Level Other:
n/a
Room Features
Kitchen:
Galley Type
Dining Room:
Formal Dining Room
Master Bedroom:
n/a
Bath:
n/a
Interior Features
Square Foot:
3,060
Year Renovated:
n/a
Basement:
Yes - Finished, Full, Walkout
Full Baths:
1
Half Baths:
3
Appliances:
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Flooring:
Carpeting, Tile, Wood
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace:
Non-Functional
Interior:
CODetect,FireExtg,CeilHigh,SmokeDet,TubShowr
Exterior Features
Garage Space:
2-Car
Garage:
Detached Garage
Driveway:
Driveway-Exclusive, Hard Surface, On-Street Parking
Roof:
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior:
Stucco, Vinyl Siding
Swimming Pool:
n/a
Pool:
n/a
Utilities
Heating System:
1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
Heating Source:
Gas-Natural
Cooling:
None
Water Heater:
Gas
Water:
Public Water
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Services:
Cable TV Available
Lot Features
Acres:
0.29
Lot Dimensions:
n/a
Lot Features:
n/a
School Information
Elementary:
n/a
Middle:
n/a
High School:
n/a
Community Information
County:
Essex
Town:
South Orange Village Twp.
Neighborhood:
n/a
Application Fee:
n/a
Association Fee:
n/a
Fee Includes:
n/a
Amenities:
n/a
Pets:
n/a
Financial Considerations
List Price:
$749,900
Tax Amount:
$0
Land Assessment:
$315,500
Build. Assessment:
$576,800
Total Assessment:
$892,300
Tax Rate:
2.58
Tax Year:
2025
Ownership Type:
Fee Simple
Listing Information
MLS ID:
4064547
List Date:
11-12-2026
Days On Market:
2
Listing Broker:
BHHS JORDAN BARIS REALTY
Listing Agent:
Pamela Taylor
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