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Newark NJ, as HBO’s beloved show “The Sopranos” celebrates its 25th anniversary, fans have a unique opportunity to own a piece of television history. One of the most recognizable locations from the series, the home of Corrado “Junior” Soprano, is now on the market.
Listed by Maikol Puebla and Licelys Olmo of Christie’s International Real Estate, 380 Highland Ave. in Newark is available for $579,900. This property was prominently featured in several seasons of “The Sopranos” as the residence of the fictional mafia boss, Uncle Junior, making it an iconic part of New Jersey culture.
The home, depicted in the series as being on Watseeing Avenue in Belleville, was where Junior spent much of his time under house arrest. Viewers will remember the wood-paneled interior from numerous episodes, including the memorable scene in the first episode of the sixth season, “Member’s Only,” where Tony Soprano digs in the front yard to find $40,000 that Junior claimed to have buried years earlier.
“I’m halfway to China. There’s nothing here!” Tony exclaims in frustration, drawing suspicious glances from a neighbor. “Moles. They chew into your sprinklers, too?” he explains.
Other notable scenes at Junior’s house include:
- Season 1, Episode 13: The FBI arrests Junior during a mob boss roundup.
- Season 2, Episode 2: Tony rushes to the house after Junior injures himself in the shower.
- Season 4, Episode 9: Junior returns home from the hospital.
The home’s current owners bought the property in 2019. Built in 1927, the four-bedroom, four-bathroom center-hall colonial sits on a .10-acre corner lot in Newark’s historic Forest Hill section. It offers nearly 3,000 square feet of living space and retains much of the wood paneling seen on “The Sopranos.” Other features include a brick fireplace, a dining room, and a recently updated kitchen with bright blue cabinetry.
Additionally, the property boasts a bonus den or office space off the living room, a spacious master bedroom, a finished attic, a semi-finished basement, and a two-car garage. It is conveniently located one block from Branch Brook Park and a ten-minute walk from a city light rail station.
For fans of “The Sopranos” and those looking to own a unique piece of television history, this home offers a rare and exciting opportunity.
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When they renovated the kitchen, did they extract and frame the sink dispose-all in which Junior’s hand got stuck, just a smidgen too far from the wall phone to reach it and call for help?