Most sellers and realtors are taking the Labor Day holiday weekend off; only nine properties are showing, and four of them are in West Orange. Those that decide to venture out will find offerings listed between $288,900 and $799,900, many of them reduced from higher price points. Oddly, many of the houses showing don’t have a garage.
629 Ridgewood Rd., Maplewood
List Price: $549,000
Taxes: $15,006
Acreage: 0.16 Acres
4BR/2BA
A new listing, this nine-room circa 1890 Victorian combines old and new seamlessly. Classic features including a large front porch and high ceilings mesh nicely with a gourmet kitchen; both bathrooms have recently been renovated, and there is a walk-in closet in the master bedroom. A fireplace, track lighting and a deck round out this property. There is a full, unfinished basement and no garage. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
112 Willard Ave., Bloomfield
List Price: $288,900
Taxes: $9,708
Acreage: 0.11 Acres
4BR/2BA
Built in 1915 and updated this year, this nine-room Colonial is distinguished by a sunroom that lives up to its name. The house has a renovated kitchen with updated cabinetry, but bathrooms are on the small side. There is a wood burning fireplace in the living room, and hardwood floors throughout. The finished attic has two rooms; one could be used as an office. Finally, there is a full, finished basement and a patio but no garage. The listing price was reduced by $11,000 in June. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
4 Bodwell Terr., Millburn
List Price: $550,000
Taxes: $8,749
Acreage: 0.15 Acres
3BR/2.1BA
Just reduced by $49,000, this nicely maintained and stately seven-room Center Hall Colonial has many new attributes, including the roof, hot water heater, gas furnace and exterior paint. The circa 1930 house, located on a corner lot, opens to a wide, gleaming staircase and dentil moldings. Many rooms are generously sized, and have hardwood floors underneath carpeting. A screened-in porch; formal dining room with chair rail molding; and gas fireplace in the living room are also highlights. There is a partially-finished basement with a rec room and built-in bar and one car attached garage. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
45 Buckingham Rd., West Orange
List Price: $289,900
Taxes: $8,802
Acreage: 0.11 Acres
4BR/2.1B
Just reduced by $11,100, this eight-room Colonial boasts a family room addition with vaulted ceilings and skylights; an updated kitchen with a bit of a retro vibe; central air; and a paver walk and patio in the private backyard. A bedroom located on the first floor has a full bathroom, and the master bedroom has a lot of closet space. There is a full, finished basement and no garage, but there is a storage shed. The house was constructed in 1956. Open house 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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