296 Montclair Ave
Newark City, NJ 07104

$875,000

Beds: 3
Baths: 3
Sq. Ft.: N/A
Type: House
Listing #4025962
WELCOME!!!! This charming, well-maintained Colonial home is located in the sought-after Historic District of the Forest Hill section of Newark. Just blocks from Branch Brook Park, "The Ballantine Gates, the Cherry Blossom Center, and the Newark Light Rail Branch Brook Park Station, with an "EASY NYC COMMUTE. This beautiful home features an inviting open floor plan designed for comfortable living and entertaining. Step into the welcoming foyer and enjoy a spacious layout filled with natural light. The modern kitchen offers granite countertops, ample cabinetry, and a sliding glass door leading to the rear deck. The main level also features a warm and inviting living room with a fireplace, along with a formal dining room perfect for gatherings and special occasions.The home offers three generously sized bedrooms, a finished attic providing additional versatile living space, and three full bathrooms. The fully finished basement includes a full bath, laundry room, utility room, and additional living space ideal for recreation, guests, a home office, or extended living arrangements.Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout the home, adding warmth and timeless character to every room. Step outside to enjoy a lovely rear deck overlooking a large fenced-in backyard perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing outdoors. A private driveway adds everyday convenience and completes this wonderful property.
Property Features
Location Information
County: Essex
Community Living: No
Latitude: 40.78124
Longitude: -74.16956
Subdivision: Forest Hill
Directions: Lake St to Montclair Ave
Interior Features
Total Rooms: 8
Kitchen Description: Not Eat-In Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
Has Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Description: Living Room
Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
Heating Fuel: Gas-Natural
Cooling: Central Air
Water Heater: Gas
Appliances: See Remarks
Basement Description: Unfinished
Has Basement: Yes
Exterior Features
Style: Colonial
Exterior: Deck, Sidewalk
Siding: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public Water
Utilities: Gas-Natural
Has Garage: No
Garage Spaces: 0
Driveway: 1 Car Width
Parking Spaces: 2
Has a Pool: No
Lot Size: 40X110
Lot Size in Acres: 0.1
Garage Description: Detached Garage
Additional Information
Property Type: SFR
Property SubType: Single Family
Year Built: 1925
Status: Active
Senior Community: No
Tax Amt / Rate / Rate Yr / Yr: 7191 / 3.999 / 2025 / 2025
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Amount: $7,191
Days On Market: 0


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Seller's Representative:
WEICHERT REALTORS - HOME CITY
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