Lower Vailsburg, located between South Orange Avenue and Irvington Avenue, is a residential and commuter-friendly Newark neighborhood with a grid of tree-lined blocks and a strong main-street rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the South Orange Ave corridor near Sanford Avenue, where corner delis, barbershops, takeout counters, and small storefront services keep the sidewalks active. Housing leans toward early-20th-century two- and three-family homes with brick and clapboard facades, plus pockets of mid-century apartments. Ivy Hill Park frames the area with ballfields and open lawns, while nearby West Side Park adds long walking loops and shaded benches. Seton Hall University’s South Orange campus and the South Orange NJ Transit station sit just beyond the border, shaping daily routines with rail and campus energy.
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Market insights
133 Isabella Ave · $800,000
DAYS ON MARKET
34 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
108.4%
Most homes are selling 8% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$800,000
Median sale price in this area is $802,000. (0% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
8% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Interior features
Original/period elements likely present (home built in 1909)
Exterior features
Located in the Lower Vailsburg neighborhood
Home design
Built in 1909
Construction
Living area approximately 3091
Sale and tax history for 133 Isabella Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FSBO.com #cmtrwkxfc1117s6016nb09gu3
Sep 8, 2026
Listed
$800,000
$259/sq ft
NJMLS #26025299
Jul 7, 2026
Listed
$599,000
$194/sq ft
SHOWMOJO2 #4
May 5, 2025
Rental Removed
$1,600
$1/sq ft
May 1, 2025
Listed for Rent
$1,600
$1/sq ft
SHOWMOJO #3
May 27, 2025
Rental Removed
$1,600
$1/sq ft
May 5, 2025
Listed for Rent
$1,600
$1/sq ft
May 1, 2025
Rental Removed
$1,600
$1/sq ft
Apr 23, 2025
Listed for Rent
$1,600
$1/sq ft
GSMLS #3525860
Aug 30, 2019
Sold
$158,500
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 22, 2015
Sold
$335,000
$108/sq ft
GSMLS #3246887
Sep 30, 2015
Sold
$330,000
$107/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 17, 2014
Sold
$65,000
$21/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 16, 1973
Sold
$33,000
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,479 (+5.2%)
$17,800 + $119,200
$137,000
2024
$5,210 (+2.0%)
$17,800 + $119,200
$137,000
2023
$5,107 (−0.2%)
$17,800 + $119,200
$137,000
2022
$5,118 (−16.6%)
$17,800 + $119,200
$137,000
2021
$6,135 (−1.7%)
$17,800 + $119,200
$137,000
2020
$6,243 (+1.0%)
$17,800 + $146,500
$164,300
2019
$6,179 (+1.8%)
$17,800 + $146,500
$164,300
2018
$6,068 (+3.7%)
$17,800 + $146,500
$164,300
2017
$5,849 (+3.5%)
$17,800 + $146,500
$164,300
2016
$5,651 (+16.7%)
$17,800 + $146,500
$164,300
2014
$4,844 (−0.2%)
$17,800 + $146,500
$164,300
2013
$4,852 (−2.9%)
$17,800 + $146,500
$164,300
2012
$4,995 (+9.4%)
$17,800 + $146,500
$164,300
2011
$4,566 (+4.9%)
$40,500 + $104,200
$144,700
2010
$4,351 (+17.2%)
$40,500 + $104,200
$144,700
2009
$3,713
$40,500 + $104,200
$144,700
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2.5
Lot width
38 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
3,759 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,091
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,091
Year built
1909
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1404036 00025
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance 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 100° 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
Newark, NJ • 07106
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Newark. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
3.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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