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n Essex County, a flurry of real estate activity unfolded between April 14 and April 20. Here's a snapshot of the top 10 properties sold for under $1 million in this period.

    **Newark's Hidden Gems**

    * A stunning single-family residence at 832 S. 19th Street caught attention with its sale price of $927,000 ($680/sqft). Built in 1897, this historic home boasts 1,364 sqft of living space and a 2,500-sqft lot.

    * Meanwhile, 523 Parker Street's detached house changed hands for $869,000 ($285/sqft), offering an impressive 3,048 sqft of living area on a 5,998-sqft lot.

    **Fairfield's Affordable Luxury**

    * At 37 Cheri Lane, a detached house sold for $900,000 ($414/sqft) in March. This 1974-built home spans 2,175 sqft and sits on a 15,250-sqft lot.

    * In West Orange, two properties stood out: 36 Oak Avenue's single-family home sold for $892,500 ($441/sqft), while 46 Stanford Avenue's residence changed hands for the same price.

    **Suburban Charm**

    * Maplewood's 153 Parker Avenue saw a change of ownership with its sale at $880,000 ($444/sqft). This 1940-built single-family home offers 1,980 sqft of living space on a 7,248-sqft lot.

    * Glen Ridge's 27 Willow Street sold for $875,000 ($717/sqft), featuring a 1928-built single-family house with 1,220 sqft of living area and a 7,501-sqft lot.

    **Newark's Modern Marvels**

    * At 166 Berkeley Avenue, a detached house built in 2004 sold for $852,500 ($261/sqft). This modern home boasts 3,264 sqft of living space on a 3,598-sqft lot.

    * Meanwhile, 105 Osborne Terrace's detached house changed hands for $850,000 ($196/sqft), featuring a 1908-built home with 4,332 sqft of living area and a 3,433-sqft lot.

    **Suburban Delights**

    * Livingston's 44 Melrose Drive saw a change of ownership with its sale at $862,000 ($494/sqft). This single-family residence offers 1,744 sqft of living space on an 8,612-sqft lot.

    * West Orange's 153 Parker Avenue (a different property from the one mentioned earlier) sold for $880,000 ($444/sqft), featuring a 1940-built single-family home with 1,980 sqft of living area and a 7,248-sqft lot.