There are approximately 100 houses showing in Baristaville this Halloween Eve. An untold number of them may be haunted. Regardless, here is a look at area houses with five bedrooms.
594 Ridgewood Ave., Glen Ridge
List Price: $619,000
Taxes: $17,731
Acreage: 0.12 Acres
5BR/2.2BA
Just listed, this nine-room Colonial is located on a cul-de-sac near Brookdale Park. The house was renovated this year. Many improvements were made to the kitchen, which now boasts granite countertops, tile backsplash, a center island and a new sink. Central air and new windows were also installed. There is a fireplace in the living room as well as a sunroom, patio, deck and front porch. The basement is finished and boasts a French drain; there is a two car detached garage with loft storage as well. The house was constructed in approximately 1926. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
5 Highland Terr., Montclair
List Price: $999,000
Taxes: $28,827
Acreage: 0.184 Acres
5BR/3.1BA
This 11-room 4,748-sq. ft. Colonial, built in 1991 and updated regularly since then, is also a new listing. The house is distinguished by year-round New York City views. Also, HGTV renovated and featured the master bathroom, pictured at left. The kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances, a breakfast bar and an island. It’s one of many oversize rooms with generously sized windows. There is a fireplace in the den. In addition, there is central air, an open porch and a patio. Finally, there is a full, unfinished basement with a French drain and two car detached oversize garage. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
7 McCune Ct., West Orange
List Price: $488,000
Taxes: $18,200
Acreage: 0.23 Acres
5BR/2.1BA
Situated on a cul-de-sac, this 11-room, 2,900-sq. ft. Colonial is located in the Paddock Farms residential section and boasts numerous upscale aspects. Notably, there is a two-story foyer with a circular staircase; a master suite with two walk-in closets, an extra room, tray ceilings and recessed lighting; and moldings in the dining room. The circa 2000 house also has a fireplace in the living room, central air and a deck. Lastly, there is a full, walkout basement with a French drain and two car attached garage. Open house 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
234 S. Ridgewood Rd., South Orange
List Price: $535,000
Taxes: $14,514
Acreage: 0.14 Acres
5BR/3BA
Reduced earlier this month by $15,000, this 10-room Colonial is close to schools, parks and the train. Four bedrooms and two full bathrooms are located on the second floor, while the third floor is a suite of sorts with one large bedroom, a full bathroom, closets and a seating area. Other house attributes include high ceilings, a fireplace in the living room, deck and patio. The full, partially-finished basement has a French drain. There is a two car detached garage as well. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.