Numerous new properties are on the market in Montclair this week — many of them at a premium price. Is this because of high taxes, or a coincidence? Overall, about 73 properties are showing in Baristaville, 10 of them in Montclair. Other popular towns: Maplewood with 16, West Orange with 15 and Bloomfield with nine.
9 Park Rd., Maplewood
List Price: $625,000
Taxes: $17,646
Acreage: 0.25
4BR/1.2BA
A new listing, this nine-room circa 1922 Colonial was renovated this year and boasts many imrprovements. The kitchen is new, as are the bathrooms; attention was also paid to the hardwood floors, roof, driveway, walkway and landscaping. Inside, there’s a wood burning fireplace in the living room, four bedrooms on the second floor and a finished third floor with recessed lighting and new insulation, walls and windows. Finally, there is an unfinished basement and one-car detached garage. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
1283 Valley Rd., Unit 8, Clifton
List Price: $224,500
Taxes: $3,777
Association Fee: $226
1BR/1BA
Also a new listing, this stand-alone, 812-sq. ft. cottage is part of a nine-unit Condo complex very close to Montclair State. Built in 1920 and renovated by its design-oriented owner last year, the two-story unit has an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, spiral staircase, glass fixtures in the bathroom, a private patio and deck and seasonal New York views. The unit comes with a one-car garage; there’s a lot as well. Pets are welcome. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
32 Darling Ave., Bloomfield
List Price: $319,000
Taxes: $11,435
Acreage: 0.09
3BR/1.1BA
This just-listed six-room Colonial, located in the Oakview section, has an updated kitchen with maple cabinets, an enclosed front porch and a patio. Some rooms are on the smaller side, but the circa 1931 house has clearly been cared for. And, there is a partially-finished basement with a French drain and two-car detached garage. Open house 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
483 Park St., Montclair
List Price: $1,999,000
Taxes: $53,420
Acreage: 0.84
6BR/4.1BA
Also new to the market, this 15-room English Tudor is just a few doors down from 495 Park St., the largest sale in Montclair in the past year, and priced at the same amount. The property, situated on almost an acre, was renovated “from top to bottom” in 2011 and boasts large, nicely appointed rooms, a new kitchen (with a fireplace), high ceilings, winter views of New York from its second and third floors, central air and a large deck. There is a partially-finished basement and two-car detached garage with loft storage. The house was built in 1907. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Another new listing, 95 S. Mountain Ave., Montclair, a circa 1850s Victorian, retains all of its charm and glamour but doesn’t feel old. The 17-room house, with six bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, was recently renovated to feature a new kitchen and central air. Three fireplaces, hardwood floors, a billiards room and an in-ground pool are among the numerous amenities. The property is listed at $1,599,000; taxes are $32,747. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Those looking to rent an extravagant Montclair abode might like 45 Gates Ave., Montclair. Priced at $4,195 a month, this just-renovated 11-room Victorian has six bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, a new kitchen, three fireplaces (one is in the master bedroom), and high ceilings.