$1,276,000
SOLD JUN 12, 2026

256 Prospect St South Orange, NJ 07079

4 Beds
4 Baths
1,809 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 12, 2026

$705 Per Sq Ft

28% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2026

This home is located at 256 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ 07079 and is currently priced at $1,276,000, approximately $705 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 256 Prospect St is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including South Mountain Elementary School, South Orange Middle School, and Columbia Senior High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

DEBBIE A RYBKA

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY Brokerage Phone: 973-376-5200 Listed on: 04/22/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Pamela 'Jill' Sockwell

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Fireplace
  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1924
  • County Name: Essex
  • I D: 5423214
  • Attribution Contact: 973-376-5200
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3.10

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .130 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.13

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2012
Closed on
May 24, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Vanessa Pollock
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Buyer's Agent
FRANCINE LICHTMAN
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Sold Price
$437,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.07%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Interest Rate
3.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,200
Interest Rate
5.8%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$283,500
Interest Rate
5.58%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed $437,500 Acres Land Title Agency Inc
Deed $469,000 --
Deed $315,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $160,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $375,200 No Value Available
Previous Owner $283,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/12/2026 06/12/26 Sold $1,276,000 +27.6% $705 / Sq Ft
05/01/2026 05/01/26 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2026 04/22/26 For Sale $999,999 +128.6% $553 / Sq Ft
06/01/2012 06/01/12 Sold $437,500 -- $242 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
Source: Garden State MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $18,740 $746,900 $293,500 $453,400
2024 $17,687 $746,900 $293,500 $453,400
2022 $17,055 $486,300 $286,200 $200,100
2021 $16,461 $486,300 $286,200 $200,100
2020 $15,951 $486,300 $286,200 $200,100
2019 $15,552 $486,300 $286,200 $200,100
2018 $15,318 $486,300 $286,200 $200,100
2017 $14,939 $486,300 $286,200 $200,100
2016 $14,589 $381,100 $175,900 $205,200
2015 $14,249 $381,100 $175,900 $205,200
2014 $13,952 $381,100 $175,900 $205,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    DEBBIE A RYBKA

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

  • Pamela 'Jill' Sockwell

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Pamela 'Jill' Sockwell

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY, LLC

    (917) 657-8800

    28 in this area

    143 Total Sales

    Pamela 'Jill' Sockwell
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  • Vanessa Pollock

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Vanessa Pollock

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

    (973) 544-8484

    94 in this area

    452 Total Sales

    Vanessa Pollock
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  • F

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    FRANCINE LICHTMAN

    PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 4022375

Garden State MLS

APN: 19-02205-0000-00028

New Jersey Essex County South Orange 07079

256 Prospect St, South Orange, NJ

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