The Costanza Read · how this price compares
$430,000
median ask for comparable 2-bed condos in Jersey City is $699,000 · based on 557 active listings
At $430,000, this home is priced ~38% below the median for its class. On the numbers, it's priced to move.
↳ $497/sqft here vs a $622/sqft median for comparable 2-bed condos in Jersey City
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About this home
Congratulations! You've found it, the condo that actually deserves those superlatives, those last three listings lied about. Nestled on a quiet street in Journal Square, Jersey City's fastest-growing neighborhood and current darling of the "wait, I can afford this?" crowd. Unit 12 at 278 Magnolia Avenue is a two-bedroom, one-bath stunner that wants you to stop renting someone else's dream and start living your own. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, the kind that makes your socks slide and your guests immediately say "oh wow, are these original?" (Yes. Yes, they are.) The unit faces south, which means golden-hour light that hits different every single afternoon. Your plants will thrive. Your skin will glow. Your enemies will be confused by your general radiance. Both bedrooms are genuinely large, not "large" as in "we measured diagonally and included the closet" large. Large as in you can fit a king bed and have a nightstand on both sides, like a functioning adult. The bathroom is equally generous. No turning sideways to brush your teeth here. And yes, there is a washer and dryer in the unit. In the unit. Not in the basement next to a flickering bulb and someone's mystery bins. Your laundry stays where you do. The building itself is a well-maintained pre-war charmer, because back then they built things to last, not to be flipped in 18 months. There's character in these walls.
The details
Property TypeCondo/Co-op
StatusActive · listed 49 days ago
List Price$430,000
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Living Area865 sq ft
PetsNo
LocationJersey City, NJ 07306
MLS #260009063
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Living on Magnolia Ave
278 Magnolia Ave #12 sits on Magnolia Ave in Jersey City. Journal Square, Downtown and the Heights each have their own distinct character. It's within reach of the PATH and the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, putting Lower Manhattan and the Jersey City waterfront minutes away. The Holland Tunnel, Route 440 and the NJ Turnpike Extension keep the rest of the region close.
As a 2-bedroom condo/co-op in Jersey City, it's the kind of turnkey listing buyers watch for — and in this market, homes like this tend to move on the first weekend. If it fits what you're after, the smart move is to see it early.
278 Magnolia Ave #12, Jersey City
Good to know
Is 278 Magnolia Ave #12 still available?
Yes — it's active on the Hudson County MLS (listed 49 days ago) at $430,000. Text Andrew Diaz at (551) 235-3473 to confirm and book a showing.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 278 Magnolia Ave #12 have?
It offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom across about 865 square feet.
How do I see 278 Magnolia Ave #12 in person?
Tap “Request a tour,” drop your name and number, and Andrew Diaz will text you back within minutes with showing times — including this weekend.
Does 278 Magnolia Ave #12 allow pets?
Pets are marked “No” on the MLS listing — ask Andrew Diaz for the specifics.
