It’s a little bit quiet in terms of open houses in Essex County this weekend, if new listings are what you’re after. Most of the 73 or so properties showing this weekend are holdovers. But, some of them are boasting reduced prices.
56 Clinton Rd., Glen Ridge
List Price: $449,000
Taxes: $17,653
Acreage: 0.23
6BR/3.1BA
This sizable 10-room Colonial, new to the market, retains many of its original details, including hardwood floors, high ceilings, built-ins and two fireplaces (in the master bedroom and living room). There are many windows, and the house is nicely appointed. Other pluses: the kitchen has been updated, and there is a patio and (small) front porch. One bedroom is on the first floor. There is a full basement, but no garage. The house was built in 1910. Open house 1 to 4 p.m.
3 Orchard Ct., Montclair
List Price: $639,000
Taxes: $16,013
Acreage: 0.23
3BR/3.1BA
Built in 1993 and renovated in 2007, this 10-room Colonial, situated on a cul-de-sac, is another new listing. The house has an updated kitchen, a two-story family room with a fireplace and a large deck. Central air and a wet bar are among the numerous other amenities. And, there is a finished, full basement with a screening area and two-car attached oversize garage. Open house 2 to 4 p.m.
111 Essex Ave., Bloomfield
List Price: $550,000
Taxes: $12,013
Acreage: 0.27
5BR/1.1BA
Described as a “unique Colonial with Victorian flair,” this nine-room house is a stately mix of old and new, and also just listed. A large wraparound porch, stained glass, woodwork and pocket doors are among the period attributes. Recent additions include the kitchen, which has a professional Thermador stove, central air and a new brick patio. There is a full, unfinished, walkout basement and no garage. The house was built in 1906 and renovated in 2004. Open house 2 to 4 p.m.
13 Williams St., Maplewood
List Price: $279,000
Taxes: $7,156
Acreage: 0.09
3BR/1.1BA
Just listed, this seven-room Colonial has hardwood floors, central air and a wood burning fireplace in the living room. Recent improvements include a renovated powder room in the basement; a new dishwasher was just installed. The house, built in approximately 1927, also has a finished basement and one-car detached garage. Open house 1 to 3 p.m.
Also under $300,000 in Maplewood: 152 Franklin Ave., an eight-room Colonial, has some upgrades — it’s freshly painted and has a new boiler and hot water heater – but needs TLC. The property, which has four bedrooms and one bathroom, has hardwood floors, a sunroom and a two-car detached garage. The price of the property was recently reduced by $10,000; the circa 1920 house is now available for $214,900. Taxes are $8,992. Open house 1 to 5 p.m.
Also reduced: 4 Stanley Rd., West Orange, featured here, is now listed at $289,000 — a $36,000 drop. The property has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, hardwood floors and central air. Open house 1 to 4 p.m. … The price of 74 Herbert Terr., West Orange, a seven-room, end-unit Townhouse pictured at left, was recently reduced by $6,000, its third reduction since April. The property has two bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms and is listed at $299,000. There’s more on the unit and complex here. Open house 1 to 4 p.m.