428 Central Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018 (MLS# 22537496)

428 Central Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018

$1,500,000

Property Type: Commercial Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,500,000 List Date: 12/30/2025 Last Modified: 12/30/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to this turn-key lounge and bar in the heart of East Orange, offering approximately 7,500 square feet and seating for 100 patrons. Fully remodeled in 2015, the space features a modern, inviting atmosphere and includes a Plenary Retail Consumption (Class C) liquor license. The first floor offers a remodeled bar with ample seating and multiple TVs, while the second level provides dining space. A rear bar includes DJ speakers, a loft-style DJ booth, and additional seating. The property also features two residential apartments—a four-bedroom, one-bath unit and a two-bedroom, one-bath unit—plus a full basement for storage. Walking distance to the East Orange Train Station with an approximate 25-minute commute to NYC.

Listing Details MLS# 22537496

Contract Info

Property Sub-Type: Commercial
Sale: Yes
Lease: No
New Construction: No

Location

House Number: 428
Street Name: Central
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Essex
Municipality: East Orange (EOR)
Postal City: East Orange
State: NJ
Zip Code: 07018
Area/Section: None
Complex/Subdivision: None
Directions: Located on Central Avenue in East Orange, just minutes from major highways and public transportation. Convenient access to I-280, Garden State Parkway, and Route 21. Close proximity to the East Orange Train Station, NJ Transit bus routes, downtown amenities, and neighboring communities including Newark, Montclair, and Bloomfield.
Business District: Yes
Comm Distr: Yes
Near Turnpike Access: Yes

General Property Info

# Levels: 2
Apx Year Built: 1930
Garage: No
Acreage: 0.13
Lot Dimensions: 37 x 160
# Car Garage: 0

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total: 905100
Taxes: 28429
Tax Year: 2024

Use

Apartments: Yes
Automobile S: Yes
Bank: Yes
Bar/Tavern/Lounge: Yes
Church: Yes
Convenience Store: Yes
Night Club: Yes
Professional/Office: Yes
Restaurant: Yes
Retail: Yes

Zoning

Central Business: Yes
Commercial: Yes
Mixed: Yes
Multi-Family: Yes
Multi-Use: Yes
Office: Yes
Professional: Yes
Residential: Yes
Retail: Yes

More Information

Floors

Vinyl: Yes

Electric

200 - 400 AMP: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes

Gas

On Site: Yes

Seat Capacity

100+: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Window Fan: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Heating

Forced Air: Yes
Natural Gas: Yes

Water

Public Water: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Exterior

Security System: Yes

Parking

On Street: Yes

Assessment Status

Assessed: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Material

Stone: Yes

Sale Includes

Equipment/Furniture: Yes
License: Yes
Machinery: Yes

Property Features

Location: Business District; Comm Distr; Near Turnpike Access; Business District; Comm Distr; Near Turnpike Access Use: Apartments; Automobile S; Bank; Bar/Tavern/Lounge; Church; Convenience Store; Night Club; Professional/Office; Restaurant; Retail Floors: Vinyl Basement: Full Seat Capacity: 100+ Cooling: Central Air; Window Fan Heating: Forced Air; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Water: Public Water Sewer: Public Sewer Gas: On Site Electric: 200 - 400 AMP Exterior: Security System Parking: On Street Roof: Shingle Material: Stone Sale Includes: Equipment/Furniture; License; Machinery Zoning: Central Business; Commercial; Mixed; Multi-Use; Office; Professional; Residential; Retail; Multi-Family Assessment Status: Assessed

Listing Office: CB/Schiavone & Associates

Listing Agent: David Schiavone

Last Updated: December - 30 - 2025

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