Just over 30 houses are showing on what will likely be the last open house weekend of 2011. While the market is clearly getting ready to hibernate for the holidays, a few new listings are keeping things interesting. West Orange, Maplewood and South Orange are the most active this weekend. Just two houses are showing in Bloomfield and Millburn and only one is open in Montclair. Nothing is showing in Glen Ridge.
4 Curtis Terr., Montclair
List Price: $1,200,000
Taxes: $21,317
Acreage: 0.28 Acres
6BR/3.1BA
A new listing, this circa 1930 Tudor seamlessly combines old and new. Many improvements have been made to the 3,652-sq. ft. 11-room house, which has new wiring, plumbing and central air. Floors and tile have been redone. Chestnut woodwork and beamed ceilings remain. There is a lot of living space, especially on the first floor, which has a den and an office. The kitchen has a butler’s pantry and soapstone countertops. Four bedrooms (including the master) are on the second floor, while the third floor has two bedrooms and an original bathroom with a clawfoot tub. There is a finished basement and two car attached garage. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
83 Hughes St., Maplewood
List Price: $229,000
Taxes: $6,444
Acreage: 0.08 Acres
2BR/1BA
There is a lot to like about this sharp six-room Colonial, also a new listing. The 1,023-sq. ft. house, built in approximately 1925, has a decently sized kitchen with good countertop space and a breakfast nook; hardwood floors with ribbon detailing; a renovated bathroom; and an enclosed porch. Finally, there is an unfinished basement and one car detached garage. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
339 Warwick Ave., South Orange
List Price: $520,000
Taxes: $16,504
Acreage: 0.23 Acres
6BR/4.1BA
This 11-room Colonial, also a new listing, provides quite a bit of visual interest. Every room is different, with various flooring, wall decor, paint and textures, such as exposed brick. The 3,286-sq. ft. house, located in the Montrose section of town, has an updated kitchen and master bathroom; hardwood floors; a brick fireplace; and thermal windows and doors. There is a partially finished basement and two car detached garage. The taxes on this circa 1924 house are in the process of being appealed. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
79-81 Monroe Pl., Bloomfield
List Price: $319,000
Taxes: $10,489
Acreage: 0.17 Acres
4BR/2BA
Just reduced by $20,000, this 10-room Victorian is most notable for having its own one bedroom apartment with a separate back entrance. Many details dating to its 1880 construction remain, such as large trim and moldings and hand carved rails. New attributes include a mahogany front porch. The kitchen and bathrooms have been renovated. Interior touches abound; there is exposed brick in the living room and master bedroom; parquet wood floors; and two fireplaces, one brick and one marble. A full, unfinished basement rounds out this property. There is no garage. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Just reduced: The price of 44 Orchard Rd., Maplewood, an eight-room Colonial with three bedrooms and two new bathrooms, was just lowered by $4,100. Now listed at $374,900, an additional $5,000 will be taken off if the property is under contract by the end of the month. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Also in town, 63 Maplewood Ave., Maplewood is now available for $530,000, a $19,000 reduction. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.