888 Lake St - Photo 1
For Sale

$549,000

Est. $3,508/mo

888 Lake St, Newark City, NJ 07104-2310
4.0 beds
2.0 baths
1,700 sqft

Description

Welcome to 886 Lake Street, a classic four-bedroom, two-full-bath Colonial in the desirable Forest Hill section. Filled with character and drenched in natural sunlight, this well-maintained home is move-in ready. An inviting front porch opens to a gracious foyer, formal living room and dining room ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The eat-in kitchen includes a pantry and reat entrance, while a full bathroom completes the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find a comfortable primary bedroom, a generously sized second bedroom, two smaller bedrooms and a second full bathroom. The walk-up attic offers outstanding potential for a future primary suite, recreation room, playroom, home office or additional living space.The full unfinished basement provides laundry facilities and abundant storage, along with a Bilco door to the backyard. A private driveway and blacktop rear area offer ample off-street parking, while an existing concrete slab provides the potential to build a garage, if desired. A rear ramp also makes moving household items in and out easier. Ideally located near Essex County Branch Brook Park, offering 360 acres of beautiful green space, recreational amenities, walking paths and its renowned seasonal cherry blossoms. With generous windows, timeless architectural details, flexible living space and exciting expansion possibilities, this sun-filled Forest Hill Colonial has so much to offer. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to make 886 Lake Street your own!

Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS SUBURBAN REALTY

973-251-0100

Listing data provided by Garden State Multiple Listing Service, L.L.C.

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Property Details

Property Type

house

Year Built

1907

Lot Size

37.6 sqft

MLS #

4045695

Listed

Aug 7, 2026

School District

Newark Public Schools

Public school district

3/10Below Average

78%

Graduation Rate

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Schools in District

Newark High School

Features & Amenities

  • Blinds
  • CODetect
  • FireExtg
  • CeilHigh
  • SmokeDet
  • StallTub
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Range/Oven-Electric
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • 1 Unit
  • Window A/C(s)
  • 1 Unit
  • Radiators - Steam
  • 0
  • No
  • Yes
  • Pool: No
  • Garage: 0
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Window A/C(s)
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Location

888 Lake St

Newark City, NJ 07104-2310

MLS#: 4045695Data Source: Garden State Multiple Listing Service, L.L.C.Last Updated: Aug 8, 2026, 9:13 AM

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$3,508/month
Principal & Interest
$2,776
Property Tax
$572
Insurance
$160
Total Monthly$3,508
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