229 Ballantine Pkwy
Newark City, NJ 07104

$2,400,000

Beds: 15
Baths: 7 | 1
Sq. Ft.: N/A
Type: House
Listing #3973698
Rare opportunity to own a historic gem in Newark?s prestigious Forest Hill neighborhood! This grand architectural residence features 26 rooms, including 15 bedrooms, 7 full baths, and 1 half bath, offering timeless elegance and extraordinary space. The main level includes a stately living room, formal dining room, expansive family room, ballroom-style entertaining area, a large kitchen, bedroom, 1.5 baths, and laundry room?perfect for both daily living and entertaining. The second level offers 8 bedrooms and 4 full baths, including Jack-and-Jill setups for added convenience. A charming four-season porch provides year-round enjoyment, while the original carriage house with a basement and 3-car garage offers potential for a guest suite, home office, or private apartment. Located just minutes from Branch Brook Park, light rail, and shopping, this one-of-a-kind property combines character, space, and an unbeatable location.
Property Features
Location Information
County: Essex
Community Living: No
Latitude: 40.77063
Longitude: -74.17201
Directions: I-280 E. Exit 13 toward First St to Branch Brook Pk. Follow signs for First St, turn left. Continue on First St, then turn left onto Ballantine Pkwy.
Interior Features
Total Rooms: 26
1/2 Baths: 1
Kitchen Description: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, See Remarks, Separate Dining Area
Has Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 8
Fireplace Description: Bedroom 5+, Family Room, Living Room
Heating: 1 Unit
Heating Fuel: Gas-Natural
Cooling: Window A/C(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement Description: Finished, Full, Walkout
Has Basement: Yes
Exterior Features
Style: Colonial
Siding: Brick, Stone
Roof: Slate
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public Water
Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway: 1 Car Width, Blacktop
Parking Spaces: 9
Lot Size: 100X190
Lot Size in Acres: 0.44
Garage Description: Detached Garage
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 / 2024 / 2024
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Amount: $13,569


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Seller's Representative:
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
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