PRICE IMPROVEMENT !! In one of the most desirable residential neighborhoods. This impressive corner lot single-family home offers 7 bedrooms and 3 full baths, built with solid brick construction and thoughtfully renovated in 2018. The main level features a spacious living room, family room, formal dining room, and office space. The large Kitchen includes both gas and electric stoves, and all appliances are new and included (seller's personal belongings and furniture excluded). A finished and legal attic provides additional living space. The home also has a full basement, 2-car driveway, and a private inground pool, just one year old, fully functional. The exterior is enhanced by a custom color- changing lighting system controlled by phone, adding curb appeal and ambiance. Located on a quiet, secure, and highly residential location with a strong school system nearby, this property offers exceptional space, privacy, and value.Attic is legal and can be converted to a mother-daughter house. SURVEY in the system!
Elmora Hills, located between the Garden State Parkway and the Elizabeth River, is a residential and civic-minded Elizabeth neighborhood with leafy side streets and a hilltop street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around North Avenue and Elmora Avenue, where corner bakeries, long-running eateries, and small service storefronts set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Early-20th-century colonials and Tudors mix with brick apartment houses, giving blocks a layered, established look. Warinanco Park’s paths and fields shape daily routines with open green space nearby. The Elizabeth Public Library’s Elmora Branch and the historic Union Square corridor add cultural texture beyond the residential lanes.
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Market insights
871 Colonia Rd · $750,000
DAYS ON MARKET
264 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
103.0%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$750,000
Median sale price in this area is $640,675. (15% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
12% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
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Bedroom
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Interior features
Carbon monoxide detector
Two wood-burning fireplaces (family room and living room)
Partially finished basement
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric range/oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Gas water heater
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
In-ground pool
Brick exterior
Home design
Colonial style
Renovated in 2018
Parking
Two garage spaces
Driveway wide enough for two cars
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Construction
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Utilities
Public sewer
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HOA & community
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Pets allowed
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Community living
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Single Family Residential
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Union County
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Last updated by owner on May 27, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Elizabeth, NJ • 07208-1237
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 13% for direct sun exposure in Elizabeth. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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6.2 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 871 Colonia Rd
$728,882
$21K under list price of $750K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $610K to $799K.