540 Joyce St

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Description

Not your average triplex and Studio, just a 20 minute drive or train to NYC. Two complete houses side by side in one well built and updated building. Great duplex building with a deco vibe converted from A 1940s Social Club/Pub in 1 cool and unique home with 2 addresses and up to 2 units in each on a 140' deep lot . Great for a personal residence, work from home professional office, and/or commercial studio or gallery. In-law suites. Development area, add multi level development. 540 is a two story...Not your average triplex and Studio, just a 20 minute drive or train to NYC. Two complete houses side by side in one well built and updated building. Great duplex building with a deco vibe converted from A 1940s Social Club/Pub in 1 cool and unique home with 2 addresses and up to 2 units in each on a 140' deep lot . Great for a personal residence, work from home professional office, and/or commercial studio or gallery. In-law suites. Development area, add multi level development. 540 is a two story house currently with 2 nice one bedroom apt's with wall sconces, tile bath, new glass block windows and updated. (Can be 3br LR, DR, EIK & 2 bath). 538 is a 1300 sq ft 2+BR 2Bath SoHo type split level house w/9 & 10' ceilings, patio, attic & basement, see floorplan.
  1. Listed by RALPH M. HARVEY • LIST WITH FREEDOM.COM

Property Details for 540 Joyce Street

Directions
Right turn off exit onto Northfield Ave. Another right turn at the 1st St onto Valley Rd. Then 2nd Left onto Cary St and Quick Right onto Lafayette.
Days On Market
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LISTING UPDATED: 04/17/2026 09:23 PM

Property Details for 540 Joyce Street

StatusActive
MLS #4021572
Days on Market7
Taxes$14,431 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti Family / Triplex
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
CountyEssex County

Location

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Building Information for 540 Joyce Street

Stories-Residences3Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,327 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,124

Property Taxes

$1,203

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 540 Joyce Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Address Included: Y
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: City Of Orange Twp.
  • Block Identifier: 3901
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1617.0
  • Street # Display: 540.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 0
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Joyce St
  • Zip Code: 07050-1413
  • Total Units: 3
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $14,431
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 358100.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1617-03901-0000-00004-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2025
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: None
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Identifier: 4
  • Approximate Lot Size: 6766 SF
  • Total Acres: 0.16
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1940
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Standing
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 234200.0
  • Assessment Land: 123900.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall A/C Unit(s)
  • Utilities: All Underground
  • Water: Public Water
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater
  • Fuel Type: Electric, None
  • Sewer: Public Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Description: Brick/Block, Wood
Interior Features
  • Roof Description: Wood Shingle
  • Basement: No
  • Easement: No
Multi Family
Unit 1 Information
  • Unit 1 Appl/Equip: CookElec, RgOvElec, Refrig, SmokeDet
  • Unit 1 Baths: 1.0
  • Unit 1 Bedrooms: 1
  • Unit 1 Fireplaces: 0.0
  • Unit 1 Handicap Modified: Yes
  • Unit 1 Levels: 1.0
  • Unit 1 Owner/Tenant Pays: Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas, Tenant Pays Heat, Tenant Pays Water
  • Unit 1 Rent: 1008.0
  • Unit 1 Room Description: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Unit 1 Rooms: 3.0
  • Unit 1 Security Deposit: 0.0
  • Unit 1 Sq Ft: 600.0
Unit 2 Information
  • Unit 2 Appl/Equip: CookElec, RgOvElec, Refrig, SmokeDet
  • Unit 2 Baths: 1.0
  • Unit 2 Bedrooms: 1
  • Unit 2 Fireplaces: 0.0
  • Unit 2 Handicap Modified: Yes
  • Unit 2 Levels: 1.0
  • Unit 2 Owner/Tenant Pays: Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas, Tenant Pays Heat, Tenant Pays Water
  • Unit 2 Rent: 70.0
  • Unit 2 Room Description: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Unit 2 Rooms: 3.0
  • Unit 2 Security Deposit: 0.0
  • Unit 2 Sq Ft: 700.0
Unit 3 Information
  • Unit 3 Appl/Equip: CookElec, RgOvElec, Refrig
  • Unit 3 Baths: 1.5
  • Unit 3 Bedrooms: 2
  • Unit 3 Fireplaces: 0.0
  • Unit 3 Handicap Modified: No
  • Unit 3 Levels: 1.0
  • Unit 3 Owner/Tenant Pays: Tenant Pays Electric, Tenant Pays Gas, Tenant Pays Heat, Tenant Pays Water
  • Unit 3 Rent: 2900.0
  • Unit 3 Room Description: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Unit 3 Rooms: 4.0
  • Unit 3 Security Deposit: 0.0
  • Unit 3 Sq Ft: 1300.0
Multi-Family Information
  • Unit Style: Triplex
Income & Expenses Information
  • Total Operating Expense: $60,000.00
  • Net Operating Income: $45,000.00
  • Gross Operating Income: $60,000.00
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 540 Joyce Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 23, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #26013490

Apr 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #26013490

$819,000
Apr 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4021572

$819,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/23/2026

Temporarily Off Market

NJMLS #26013490

04/17/2026

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #26013490

$819,000
04/17/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4021572

$819,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 540 Joyce Street

Taxable ValueLand$123,900Additions$234,200Total$358,100
Tax Record2024$14,002 ($1,167 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,655 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,655 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,765 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1889CountyESSEXAPN17 03901-0000-00004

Schools near 540 Joyce 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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540 Joyce Street is a multi-family home for sale in Orange, NJ 07050. This property was listed for sale on April 17, 2026 by LIST WITH FREEDOM.COM, it's currently listed at $819,000. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on March 27, 2023. 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. 540 Joyce Street is a 4-bed, 4-bath, multi-family home built in 1940.

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