229 Ballantine Pkwy
Newark City, NJ 07104

$2,000,000

Beds: 15
Baths: 7 | 1
Sq. Ft.: 15,000
Type: House
Listing #3998591
Step into timeless elegance with this extraordinary historic estate in Newark?s prestigious Forest Hill neighborhood. Set on the largest lot in the area, this remarkable home features stunning original architectural details, soaring ceilings, a walk-up attic, and a charming carriage house. With 26 rooms including 15 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 3 half baths, it offers a perfect balance of historic charm and modern comfort, including a spacious living room, family room, formal dining room, breathtaking ballroom, year-round porch, full-size kitchen, and convenient laundry room. The second level includes 8 bedrooms with 3 Jack-and-Jill baths and an additional full bath. The original carriage house offers a basement and space for 3 cars, with potential to transform into a private apartment, studio, or guest suite. Within walking distance to transportation, and close to restaurants, schools, and Branch Brook Park, this home offers exceptional potential as a bed-and-breakfast, Airbnb, or creative use. Expansive grounds provide endless possibilities for entertaining, relaxing, or creating your own private oasis. This estate is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Newark?s storied legacy.
Property Features
Location Information
County: Essex
Community Living: No
Latitude: 40.77063
Longitude: -74.17201
Directions: Take I-280 East, exit 13 toward First Street, then follow signs to Branch Brook Parkway to 229 Ballantine Parkway.
Interior Features
Total Rooms: 26
1/2 Baths: 1
Kitchen Description: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Second Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
Has Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 8
Fireplace Description: Bedroom 5+
Heating: 1 Unit
Heating Fuel: Gas-Natural
Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Wall A/C Unit(s), Window A/C(s)
Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement Description: Finished, Full, Walkout
Has Basement: Yes
Exterior Features
Style: Custom Home, Carriage House
Exterior: Patio
Siding: Brick, Stone
Roof: Flat, Slate
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public Water
Utilities: Gas-Natural
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Parking Lot-Exclusive, See
Parking Spaces: 7
Has a Pool: No
Lot Size: 100X190
Lot Size in Acres: 0.44
Garage Description: Detached Garage, See Remarks
Additional Information
Property Type: SFR
Property SubType: Single Family
Year Built: 0
Status: Active
Senior Community: No
Tax Amt / Rate / Rate Yr / Yr: 13569 / 3.803 / 2025 / 2024
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Amount: $13,569
Days On Market: 16


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Seller's Representative:
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
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