196 Lafayette St

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Description

4A Commercial / mixed use building. 2nd floor is a 3-bedroom apt, ceiling fans, dishwasher, central air, laundry hookups, granite counter tops. 1st floor rear - Studio/ loft apartment, 14 ft ceilings, loft sleeping area, ceiling fans. 1st floor front - Garage 18 x 25 14 ft ceilings. 4A allows for a store front with many options. Currently used as an electrician's shop, with a half bath4A Commercial / mixed use building. 2nd floor is a 3-bedroom apt, ceiling fans, dishwasher, central air, laundry hookups, granite counter tops. 1st floor rear - Studio/ loft apartment, 14 ft ceilings, loft sleeping area, ceiling fans. 1st floor front - Garage 18 x 25 14 ft ceilings. 4A allows for a store front with many options. Currently used as an electrician's shop, with a half bath
  1. Listed by PATRICIA GESSWEIN • HOUWZER

Property Details for 196 Lafayette Street

Style
Detached
Directions
From Valley Street or Scotland Road, take Cary Street, then turn onto Lafayette Street.
Days On Market
104
Pets Allowed
No
Primary Style
Detached
LISTING UPDATED: 01/19/2026 01:16 PM

Property Details for 196 Lafayette Street

StatusActive
MLS #3991073
Days on Market123
Taxes$6,056 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built-
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF
CountyEssex County

Location

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Building Information for 196 Lafayette Street

Stories-Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,160 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,655

Property Taxes

$505

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 196 Lafayette Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Address Included: Y
  • Active Days on Market: 104
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: City Of Orange Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 3903
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1617.0
  • Street # Display: 196.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 2
  • County Or Parish: ESSEX
  • Street Name: Lafayette Street
  • Zip Code: 07050
Taxes and HOA Information
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  • Tax Amount: $6,056
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  • Assessment Total: 154900.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1617-03903-0000-00008-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
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  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year: 2024
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Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Carport-Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Washer
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 8
  • Approximate Lot Size: 2414 SF
  • Total Acres: 0.06
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 0
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Standing
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 94900.0
  • Assessment Land: 60000.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Services: Cable TV Available
  • Utilities: Electric
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Heating: Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Concrete Board
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Wood Fence
Interior Features
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Easement: No
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Kitchen Area: Country Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 6

Property History for 196 Lafayette Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 21, 2026

Price Change

NJMLS #25035867

$750,000
Jan 19, 2026

Price Change

GSMLS #3991073

$750,000
Oct 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #25035867

$1,100,000
Oct 7, 2025

Price Change

GSMLS #3991073

$1,100,000
Oct 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3991073

$750,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/21/2026

Price Change

NJMLS #25035867

$750,000
01/19/2026

Price Change

GSMLS #3991073

$750,000
10/07/2025

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #25035867

$1,100,000
10/07/2025

Price Change

GSMLS #3991073

$1,100,000
10/07/2025

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3991073

$750,000

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Public Records for 196 Lafayette Street

Taxable ValueLand$60,000Additions$94,900Total$154,900
Tax Record2024$6,057 ($505 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,872 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,872 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,413 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous CommercialYear Built1924CountyESSEXAPN17 03903-0000-00008

Schools near 196 Lafayette Street

This home is within Orange Board Of Education School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 7
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 8
Public - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
PublicPK to 7

Orange High School
Public9 to 12

Orange Preparatory Academy
Public8

Forest Street School
PublicPK to 7

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196 Lafayette Street is a single family home for sale in Orange, NJ 07050. This property was listed for sale on October 7, 2025 by HOUWZER, it's currently listed at $750,000. This listing's school district is Orange Board Of Education School District. Nearby schools include Lincoln Avenue Elementary School, Orange High School and Orange Preparatory Academy. 196 Lafayette Street is a 4-bed, 3-bath, single family home.

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