About 256 Rutledge Ave
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.
Features of 256 Rutledge Ave
| MLS® # | 4057557 |
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| Price | $549,900 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3.00 |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Acres | 0.14 |
| Year Built | 1915 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | SinglFam |
| Style | Victorian, Colonial |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 256 Rutledge Ave |
|---|---|
| City | East Orange City |
| County | Essex |
| State | NJ |
| Zip Code | 07017-4606 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Electric, Gas-Natural |
|---|---|
| Parking | 2 Car Width |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| Garages | Detached Garage |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior | Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Dryer, Freezer-Freestanding, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Heating | Gas-Natural |
| Cooling | Wall A/C Unit(s) |
| Fireplace | No |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Full, Unfinished |
Exterior
| Exterior | Wood Shingle |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Curbs, Deck, Open Porch(es), Sidewalk |
| Lot Description | Corner, Level Lot |
| Roof | Asphalt Shingle |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | October 7th, 2026 |
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| Days on Market | 3 |