Two-Unit Duplex with Separate
For Sale
$699,999
159 Church St, South Orange, NJ 07079
MULTI_FAMILY - South Orange Village Twp., NJ
Property Size1,944 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$360.08
Days on Market95
Property Features for 159 Church St
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Basement, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4
Parking
1
Directions
From West Third Street to Church St
Standard status
Active
Size
1,944 SF
Lot size
0.05 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
14085
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Other (Heating), Steam
Water source
Public
Amenities
shared laundry area
ample storage space
Building Details
Year built
1894
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
2
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
EXODUS REAL ESTATE
(732) 737-9013
Listed By:
SAMANTHA LAMPTEY
(732) 737-9013
Added: Apr 29
Changed: Jul 31
Last Checked: Aug 1 at 1:06AM
MLS# 4024187
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This two-family duplex offers income-generating living with separate utilities for each unit. Both units include two bedrooms, a living room, an eat-in kitchen, and a full bath. The basement provides a shared laundry area and ample storage space. Heating is provided by steam and an additional heating system type noted as “Other (Heating).” Built in 1894, the property sits on a 0.05-acre lot and contains 1,944 square feet.
The property is located in a designated redevelopment zone in South Orange Village Township. It is within walking distance to the South Orange train station and the Village, providing convenient access to NYC as well as local shops, dining, and amenities.
Each unit’s similar layout and separate utilities are practical for tenant separation and day-to-day convenience, while the basement laundry and storage support the overall residential setup.
The property is located in a designated redevelopment zone in South Orange Village Township. It is within walking distance to the South Orange train station and the Village, providing convenient access to NYC as well as local shops, dining, and amenities.
Each unit’s similar layout and separate utilities are practical for tenant separation and day-to-day convenience, while the basement laundry and storage support the overall residential setup.
Key Highlights
- 0.05‑acre lot with 1,944 SF two‑family duplex
- Separate utilities for each unit
- Both units feature two bedrooms, living room, eat‑in kitchen, and full bath
Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
NOI Build-Up
- Vacancy
- income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
- EGI (Effective Gross Income)
- gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
- OpEx (Operating Expenses)
- recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
- NOI (Net Operating Income)
- income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
| Component | $ | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $49.7k | $25.56 |
| − Vacancy | −$3.2k | −$1.65 |
| EGI | $46.5k | $23.91 |
| − OpEx | −$13.9k | −$7.17 |
| NOI | $32.5k | $16.74 |
1,944 SF · lease $25.56/SF/yr · vacancy 6.46% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$464.8K
$406.7K – $542.3K
NOI $32,535 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.65%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$427.1K
$373.7K – $498.3K
NOI $29,895 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.27%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$507.6K
$444.2K – $592.2K
NOI $35,533 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.08%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,434
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Demographics for 07079, NJ
18,597
Population
6,131
Households
3
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
76%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
2.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,413
Density / Sq Mi
$184,769
Median Household Income
$75,829
Median Earnings
$2,067
Median Rent
$808,100
Median Home Value
Market
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Income-generating duplex on public water and sewer with separate utilities for each two-bedroom unit.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 159 Church St South Orange, NJ.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $699,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 0.05‑acre lot with 1,944 SF two‑family duplex; Separate utilities for each unit; Both units feature two bedrooms, living room, eat‑in kitchen, and full bath
