Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Feb. 24 and Mar. 2. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Essex County, all of which featured homes under $350,000.
Here, we provide a breakdown of the top 10 properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
Please note that the properties in the list below are for real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Feb. 24, even if the property may have been sold earlier.

14 Mount Vernon Place, Newark, NJ
1. $350K
Priced at $350,000 (equivalent to $258 per square foot), this single-family residence, constructed in 1930 and situated at 14 Mount Vernon Place, was sold in January. The home spans 1,355 square feet of living area. The property comprises a 3,598-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on Jan. 30.

326 Ogden Street, Orange, NJ
2. $340K
At $340,000 ($235 per square foot), the single-family residence located at 326 Ogden Street offered another opportunity below the targeted price range when it changed hands in January. This property, built in 1901, provides 1,444 square feet of living space, and sits on a 2,500-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on Jan. 29.
3. $315K
Situated at 43 Conforti Ave., this condominium, was sold in January for a price of $315,000, translating to $295 per square foot. The property was constructed in 1967 and offers a living area of 1,068 square feet. The deal was finalized on Jan. 27.

42 Emmet Street, Newark, NJ
4. $305K
In January, a single-family residence located at 42 Emmet Street, changed ownership. The property, covering 1,280 square feet, was built in 1890 and was sold for $305,000, which calculates to $238 per square foot. The lot size encompasses 1,668 square feet. The deal was finalized on Jan. 27.

168 Jacoby Street, Maplewood, NJ
5. $300K
For a price tag of $300,000 ($253 per square foot), the single-family home, built in 1926 and located at 168 Jacoby Street changed hands in January. The home spans 1,188 square feet of living area. The property comprises a 3,498-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on Jan. 28.

224 North 16th Street, Bloomfield, NJ
6. $300K
This single-family home, underwent a change of ownership in January. Located at 224 N. 16th Street, the home spans 832 square feet and was sold for $300,000, or $361 per square foot. The property sits on a lot measuring 2,496 square feet, and it was built in 1942. The deal was finalized on Jan. 29.

76 Washington Street, West Orange, NJ
7. $290K
At $290,000 ($117 per square foot), the single-family house located at 76 Washington Street offered another opportunity below the targeted price range when it changed hands in January. This property, built in 1901, provides 2,484 square feet of living space, and sits on a 6,229-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on Jan. 23.
8. $255K
Situated at 322 N. 10th Street, this single-family residence, was sold in January for a price of $255,000, translating to $150 per square foot. The property, constructed in 1917, offers a living area of 1,704 square feet and sits on a 2,500-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on Jan. 27.

163 Central Place, Orange, NJ
9. $250K
Priced at $250,108 (equivalent to $134 per square foot), this single-family home, constructed in 1891 and situated at 163 Central Place, was sold in January. The home spans 1,862 square feet of living area. The property comprises a 2,413-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on Jan. 23.

18 Carmella Court, Newark, NJ
10. $238K
In January, a single-family home located at 18 Carmella Court, changed ownership. The property, covering 1,152 square feet, was built in 1999 and was sold for $238,000, which calculates to $207 per square foot. The lot size encompasses 1,825 square feet. The deal was finalized on Jan. 28.
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