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256 Rutledge Ave, East Orange, NJ 07017-4606

About this home

Welcome to 256 Rutledge Ave, a gracious 1915 Victorian set on a picturesque, tree-lined street in East Orange?s highly sought-after Presidential section. Rich in character and filled with possibilities, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-full-bath home offers timeless charm, comfortable living and exciting potential to make it uniquely your own. A welcoming front porch sets the tone and leads into the first floor which features a spacious living room, formal dining room, kitchen with rear entrance & mudroom area along with a full bathroom and versatile den with closet that is ideal as an office, family room, playroom or guest bedroom. The second floor offers four well-appointed bedrooms and a newer full bathroom. The third floor features an additional bedroom, full bathroom and generous closet space. With its size and privacy, this level could easily be reimagined as a luxurious primary suite or private guest suite area. Outside, enjoy a level backyard, detached two-car garage, and multi-car driveway. Move-in ready today, yet offering wonderful potential to thoughtfully update and personalize its spaces while preserving its character and charm. Conveniently located near the Garden State Parkway, I-280, I-78, multiple NJ Transit rail stations with service to NY, and downtown East Orange shopping, dining, parks and everyday amenities. A wonderful opportunity to own a Victorian home in an established neighborhood with the space, location and potential to make it something truly special.

Single-familyProperty Type

1915Year Built

6,098 sq ftLot Size

2 car garageParking

Listed by ALEXZANDRA CARRERO-RODRIGUEZ • PRESTIGE PROPERTY GROUP MONTCLAIR

Contact: 973-860-7595

Listing updated: Oct 10, 2026 at 06:02am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:GSMLS #4057557

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$4,215 per month

Principal and interest$3,076

Property taxes

$1,048

HOA dues

Home insurance

$92

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Shelia Y. Oliver Academy

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

5/10

East Orange Campus High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

1/10

Wahlstrom Early Childhood Academy

Public PreK-K • Assigned • 0.5mi

East Orange STEM Academy

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

5/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Presidential

Estates

Presidential Estates, located between Interstate 280 and the South Orange border, is a residential and commuter-friendly East Orange neighborhood with leafy side streets and quick rail connections. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Brick Church Station area, where a steady flow of riders, corner storefronts, and bus stops sets an urban cadence. Housing leans toward mid-century apartment buildings and brick multifamily homes, with pockets of older colonials on quieter blocks. Brick Church Station anchors daily routines with NJ Transit service into Newark and Manhattan. Nearby, the Paul Robeson Stadium complex and Elmwood Park add open-air breathing room for walks and pickup games. A short ride away, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Newark Museum of Art broaden the cultural calendar.

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Market insights

256 Rutledge Ave · $549,900

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 25 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 8% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $802,000. (46% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

8% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Blinds
Carbon monoxide detector
Smoke detector
Den
Dining room
Foyer
Entrance vestibule
Living room
Pantry
Full, unfinished basement

Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the second floor
One bedroom on the third floor

Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms

Kitchen
Gas range/oven
Refrigerator
Microwave oven
Kitchen exhaust fan
Separate dining area

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry room
Utility room

Heating & cooling
Steam radiator heating
Natural gas heating fuel
Wall air-conditioning units

Sale and tax history for 256 Rutledge Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,572 (+3.2%)

$101,800 + $286,100

$387,900

2024

$12,184 (−0.9%)

$101,800 + $286,100

$387,900

2023

$12,289 (+9.0%)

$101,800 + $286,100

$387,900

2022

$11,272 (−1.2%)

$101,800 + $286,100

$387,900

2021

$11,414 (+1.3%)

$101,800 + $286,100

$387,900

2020

$11,268 (+1.3%)

$81,900 + $124,100

$206,000

2019

$11,124 (+1.3%)

$81,900 + $124,100

$206,000

2018

$10,986 (+2.9%)

$81,900 + $124,100

$206,000

2017

$10,679 (+1.6%)

$81,900 + $124,100

$206,000

2016

$10,512 (+4.0%)

$81,900 + $124,100

$206,000

2014

$10,110 (+3.9%)

$81,900 + $124,100

$206,000

2013

$9,731 (−7.4%)

$81,900 + $124,100

$206,000

2012

$10,508 (+4.3%)

$81,900 + $124,100

$206,000

2011

$10,072 (+4.7%)

$139,500 + $163,500

$303,000

2010

$9,623 (+12.1%)

$139,500 + $163,500

$303,000

2009

$8,584

$139,500 + $163,500

$303,000

Public record

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

Lot width

45 ft.

Lot depth

140 ft.

Lot size

6,299 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,906

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,906

Year built

1915

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

0500305 00016

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

East Orange, NJ • 07017-4606

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Sun exposure

88/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 18% for direct sun exposure in East Orange. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.4 hrs

5.5 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 256 Rutledge Ave

$572,616

$23K over list price of $550K

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $540K to $635K.

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smaller lot
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
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3 beds1.5 baths— sq ft
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SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$600,000 Last sold price
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SOLD MAR 18, 2026
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larger lot
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no basement
SOLD FEB 17, 2026
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Rental earnings

Est. $2,739 per month, based on comparable rentals

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