Welcome to 555 Cameron Road (officially addressed as 72 S. Centre Street), a beautifully renovated Center Hall Colonial in the heart of South Orange's highly sought-after Tuxedo Park neighborhood. Thoughtfully updated in recent years, while preserving its timeless character, this home offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern convenience.A welcoming foyer leads to gracious living spaces featuring original oak hardwood floors, crown moldings, and a wood-burning fireplace. The renovated kitchen showcases marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and opens to the formal dining room ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious sunroom provides flexible space for a home office, den, or playroom. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and a beautifully updated bathroom. A screened three-season porch overlooks the landscaped backyard and patio, creating the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. The full basement offers abundant storage and excellent potential for future finished living space. Additional highlights include two-zone central air, a whole-house water filtration system, and quality updates throughout, making this home truly move-in ready. Just steps from the jitney and minutes from downtown South Orange, Midtown Direct train service, shops, and restaurants, you'll also enjoy the vibrant Tuxedo Park community, known for its neighborhood events, garden tours, movie nights, and welcoming atmosphere.
Tuxedo Park, located between South Orange Avenue and Irvington Avenue, is a residential and institutional Newark neighborhood with a park-lined streetscape and a campus-edge energy. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the South Orange Ave corridor by University Hospital, where ambulances, corner delis, and takeout counters set a steady, street-level rhythm. Brick rowhouses and mid-century apartment buildings mix with medical and university facilities, giving blocks a practical, lived-in feel. Branch Brook Park’s southern reaches and neighborhood playgrounds add green breaks between busier arterials. NJ Transit’s Newark Light Rail at Norfolk Street keeps the area connected to downtown. Cultural gravity nearby includes Newark Symphony Hall, the Newark Museum of Art, and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
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Market insights
555 Cameron Rd · $985,000
DAYS ON MARKET
7 days
The average home goes pending in 16 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
111.3%
Most homes are selling 11% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$985,000
Median sale price in this area is $887,642. (10% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
9% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Carbon monoxide detector
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
Sump pump
Water filter
Owned water softener
Finished (partially) basement
One fireplace in the living room
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the second level (approx. 14x13, 13x11, 13x10, 12x10)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Additional first-floor bathroom (approx. 8x6)
Kitchen
Kitchen with breakfast bar (approx. 17x14)
Gas cooktop
Wall oven(s) - gas
Microwave
Refrigerator
Kitchen exhaust fan
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Utility room in basement
Flooring
Tile flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating (1 unit)
Two cooling units
Gas water heater
Exterior features
Enclosed porch(es)
Patio
Sidewalk
Level lot
Home design
Colonial style
Renovated in 2019
Suitable for a home office
Parking
Two garage spaces in a detached garage with garage door opener
Two total parking spaces
Driveway fits two-car width
Construction
Clapboard siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Year built listed as approximate
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service available
Natural gas available (in street)
Cable TV available
Garbage may be extra charge
HOA & community
Pets allowed
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome to 555 Cameron Road (officially addressed as 72 S. Centre Street), a beautifully renovated Center Hall Colonial in the heart of South Orange's highly sought-after Tuxedo Park neighborhood. Thoughtfully updated in recent years, while preserving its timeless character, this home offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern convenience. A welcoming foyer leads to gracious living spaces featuring original oak hardwood floors, crown moldings, and a wood-burning fireplace. The renovated kitchen showcases marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and opens to the formal dining room ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious sunroom provides flexible space for a home office, den, or playroom. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and a beautifully updated bathroom. A screened three-season porch overlooks the landscaped backyard and patio, creating the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining. The full basement offers abundant storage and excellent potential for future finished living space. Additional highlights include two-zone central air, a whole-house water filtration system, and quality updates throughout, making this home truly move-in ready. Just steps from the jitney and minutes from downtown South Orange, Midtown Direct train service, shops, and restaurants, you'll also enjoy the vibrant Tuxedo Park community, known for its neighborhood events, garden tours, movie nights, and welcoming atmosphere.
GSMLS #4045615
Aug 20, 2026
Pending
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Aug 13, 2026
Listed
$985,000
Aug 7, 2026
Coming Soon
$985,000
Public Records
Dec 10, 2018
Sold
$520,000
Public Records
May 21, 2014
Sold
$385,000
Public Records
Sep 20, 2001
Sold
$229,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,574 (+3.0%)
$300,300 + $302,400
$602,700
2024
$15,122 (−1.3%)
$300,300 + $302,400
$602,700
2023
$15,319 (+3.7%)
$300,300 + $302,400
$602,700
2022
$14,771 (+3.6%)
$260,900 + $160,300
$421,200
2021
$14,258 (+3.2%)
$260,900 + $160,300
$421,200
2020
$13,815 (+2.6%)
$260,900 + $160,300
$421,200
2019
$13,470 (+1.5%)
$260,900 + $160,300
$421,200
2018
$13,268 (+2.5%)
$260,900 + $160,300
$421,200
2017
$12,939 (+1.2%)
$260,900 + $160,300
$421,200
2016
$12,781 (+4.6%)
$260,900 + $160,300
$421,200
2014
$12,224 (+3.0%)
$171,600 + $162,300
$333,900
2013
$11,867 (+2.5%)
$171,600 + $162,300
$333,900
2012
$11,573 (+4.2%)
$171,600 + $162,300
$333,900
2011
$11,104 (+4.0%)
$171,600 + $162,300
$333,900
2010
$10,682 (+3.8%)
$219,600 + $186,700
$406,300
2009
$10,288
$219,600 + $186,700
$406,300
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,973 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,740
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,740
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1900804 00014
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on May 5, 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 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
South Orange, NJ • 07079-2601
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 555 Cameron Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $965,000 and $1,170,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $965K to $1.2M.