Open houses are back with a vengeance this weekend, with over 125 properties showing. This weekend is one of the more interesting in months, thanks to a bunch of new listings and some sizable price reductions.
767 Valley Rd., Montclair
List Price: $899,000
Taxes: $25,481
Acreage: 0.55 Acres
7BR/3.1BA
Built in approximately 1900, this 4,000-sq. ft. 11-room Victorian has a lot of everything: bedrooms (seven, spread out over two floors); wood burning fireplaces (three); and porches (two). The just-listed house is pretty and polished and boasts many upgrades, notably a custom kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. There is also central air and blown-in insulation. Lots of desirable Victorian aspects remain. Among them: architectural moldings, leaded glass windows and high ceilings. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and full bathroom with a jetted tub. There is an unfinished, walkout basement with a French drain and a two car detached garage. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
75 Alexander Ave., Montclair
List Price: $439,000
Taxes: $11,780
Acreage: 0.27 Acres
3BR/1.1BA
Also a new offering in town, this six-room Ranch boasts a new roof and wiring, central air, hardwood floors, a sunroom and a wood burning fireplace in the living room. Rooms are on the smaller side; there is a galley-style kitchen. A partially-finished basement and two car attached garage round out this property. The house was constructed in 1956. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
54 Van Ness Terr., Maplewood
List Price: $169,000
Taxes: $7,428
Acreage: 0.23 Acres
3BR/1.1BA
Accurately described as needing some TLC, this eight-room Colonial is also a new listing and one of the least expensive properties showing this week. The circa 1929 house, on the market “as is”, retains its original hardwood floors and wood trim. Other positives include a newer furnace and hot water heater, high ceilings and a patio. Lastly, there is a full, unfinished, walkout basement and one car attached garage. Open house 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
12 Hamilton Rd., Glen Ridge
List Price: $649,000
Taxes: $19,487
Acreage: 0.21 Acres
6BR/2.1BA
This classic Victorian, also a new listing, is quite modern as well. There is an updated kitchen, newer bathrooms and central air. As to be expected, rooms are quite large, and there are high ceilings and multiple fireplaces, one in the living room and one in the master bedroom. Four bedrooms are located on the second floor and two are on the third. Finally, there is a full, unfinished, walkout basement and two car detached garage. The house was built in 1900. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Just reduced: 463 Essex Ave., Bloomfield, a nicely appointed eight-room Colonial, is now offered at $389,000, a $30,000 reduction. The three bedroom, 1.2 bathroom house has a new kitchen and central air. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Meanwhile, 157 Mitchell St., West Orange, was recently reduced by $20,100 to $409,800 — its third reduction since being listed. The five bedroom, 3.2 bathroom Tudor, pictured above, has a new kitchen and other upgrades. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.