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3 Townsend St, Newton Town, NJ 07860

Sussex County

Key Facts

4Beds
2Baths
1880Year Built
0.25Lot (acres)
3Garage

Description

Charming Victorian-style Colonial w wrap around porch in the heart of Downtown Newton! Walkable convenience, flexible living space, and a rare 3-car garage with a full loft. A new front door leads you inside to the foyer and updated staircase. Down the front hall is the refreshed kitchen that offers ample cabinetry, a center island, tiled backsplash, and direct access to the side porch and paver patio for grilling and outdoor dining. A spacious living/dining room off kitchen features a picture window & updated fixtures. Just off the living room is a sun-filled den with a built-in desk perfect for a home office, playroom, or reading nook. Upstairs are three bedrooms with updated flooring, a full bath, and a spacious laundry room w W/D included. Walk up attic for storage or space for future primary suite. Finished walkout basement adds flexibility w full bath and 4th bedroom/office ideal for a guest suite, live-in setup, or potential conversion to a 1-bedroom apartment. Flat side yard for additional outdoor space. Oversized 3 car garage w second-floor loft is a standout feature great for storage, home business, workshop, studio, hobby space, or future expansion. Driveway provides ample parking, and the garage has a newer roof. Public water, public sewer, and steps from shops, dining, parks, and all Downtown Newton offers - plus just minutes to big box stores, fast casual restaurants and grocery. FREE full day preschool and FREE membership to the Newton Pool for residents.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Colonial

Year Built

1880

Lot Size

0.25 acres

Garage Spaces

3

Ownership

Fee Simple

Days on Market

49

MLS® Listing#

4030011

Property Features

Appliances

DishwasherDryerElectric OvenElectric RangeRefrigeratorMicrowaveWasher

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)Window Unit(s)

Heating

OilBaseboard

Basement

FinishedWalk-Out Access

Parking

Detached

Laundry

Laundry Room

Construction

StoneVinyl Siding

Roof

Asphalt

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Rooms

  • Second
  • Bedroom 1Second
  • Bedroom 2Second
  • Bedroom 3Second
  • Bedroom 4Basement
  • DenFirst
  • Dining RoomFirst
  • Family RoomFirst
  • KitchenFirst
  • Living RoomFirst

Schools

Elementary:
MERRIAM AV
Middle:
HALSTED ST
High:
NEWTON

Financial Details

Annual Taxes

$11,241

Tax year 2025

Assessed Value

$446,000

Parcel Number

2815-00009-0006-00010-0000-

Directions

Trinity St to Townsend St (ONE WAY STREET)

Affordability Calculator

$93,000

Estimated monthly payment

$2,475/mo

Principal $372,000 · Est. interest $518,973 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Newton Town, NJ

$528,302
Median Listing Price
35
Median Days on Market
1,942
Median Sq Ft
$291
Median Price / Sq Ft
226
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 12% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Newton Town, NJ.

Location

  • 3 Townsend St, Newton Town, NJ 07860

Points of Interest in Newton Town, NJ

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Nearby Schools

  • Newton Public Schools

    School · 0.1 mi away

  • Halsted Middle School

    Secondary · 0.3 mi away

  • Norwescap Head Start

    School · 0.4 mi away

  • Newton High School

    Secondary · 0.8 mi away

  • Merriam Avenue Elementary School

    Elementary · 1.0 mi away

  • Redeemer Lutheran Preschool

    School · 1.3 mi away

  • Northwest Christian School

    School · 2.5 mi away

  • Florence M. Burd

    Elementary · 2.6 mi away

  • Long Pond School

    Secondary · 2.8 mi away

  • Kittatinny Regional High School

    Secondary · 3.5 mi away

  • Marion McKeown Elementary School

    Elementary · 3.6 mi away

  • Fredon Township School

    Elementary · 3.8 mi away

  • Sussex County Education

    School · 4.4 mi away

  • Northern Hills Academy

    School · 4.4 mi away

  • Sparta Alpine Elementary School

    Elementary · 4.5 mi away

  • Pope John XXIII Regional High School

    Secondary · 4.6 mi away

  • Rev George A Brown Memorial School

    School · 4.7 mi away

  • Veritas Christian Academy

    School · 5.0 mi away

  • Hilltop Country Day School

    Elementary · 5.5 mi away

  • Frankford Township School

    Elementary · 5.6 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: EXP REALTY, LLC - 8662016210

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