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6 beds
553 Grove St, Montclair, NJ 07043
Single FamilyProperty Type
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Description

Welcome to 553 Grove Street in the heart of Upper Montclair, where timeless charm meets modern luxury! A beautifully updated 6-bdrm, 3.5-bath colonial offers incredible curb appeal & an ideal layout for both entertaining and everyday living. Enjoy the sun-drenched living room with custom-built-ins & wood-burning fireplace, which flows effortlessly into the spacious family room. Soaring vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows & a second wood-burning fireplace are both dramatic & inviting. The elegant...Welcome to 553 Grove Street in the heart of Upper Montclair, where timeless charm meets modern luxury! A beautifully updated 6-bdrm, 3.5-bath colonial offers incredible curb appeal & an ideal layout for both entertaining and everyday living. Enjoy the sun-drenched living room with custom-built-ins & wood-burning fireplace, which flows effortlessly into the spacious family room. Soaring vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows & a second wood-burning fireplace are both dramatic & inviting. The elegant formal dining room opens into a stylish lounge/bar room and the chef's kitchen. With granite countertops, high-end appliances & a large peninsula. The adjacent dining area features a convenient wet bar and opens to your outdoor oasis: a blue stone patio with a built-in brick fireplace, outdoor kitchen & wall-mounted TV, perfect for hosting all year round. Retreat to the luxurious primary suite with vaulted ceilings, a spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, double vanity, & oversized shower. Need space for guests? The private in-law suite is the ideal solution, offering a living room, bedroom, office, full bath, and kitchenette. Additional highlights include a finished basement, central air, whole-house generator, newer furnace, tankless water heater & a detached 2-car garage. Moments from Yantacaw Brook Park, Upper Montclair shops & the NYC train. This home truly has it all. Come fall in love with 553 Grove Street-your dream home awaits.
  • Listed by: Vikram Vasisht • Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair (917) 685-2606
  • Listed by: Elizabeth Morris • Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair
Listing closed: 09/03/2025 12:00 AM • Source: NJMLS, MLS#: 25023920

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,999,999

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

127.0%

Montclair, NJ

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair, Vikram Vasisht; Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair, Elizabeth Morris

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Property Information for 553 Grove Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $32,815 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: Essex County
  • Style: Single Family Residence
  • Sub style: Other
  • Waterfront: None
  • Garage: Detached
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area name: Montclair
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: Grove
  • County Name: ESSEX
  • Status: Closed
  • Street Number Numeric: 553
  • Street Direction: None
  • Zip Code: 07043
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Additional subst: None
  • Tax: $32,815
School Information
  • Elementary School: Magnet
  • Junior High School: Magnet
  • Senior High School: Montclair
Owner
  • Ownership: Private
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot description: Regular
  • Year Built: Pre 1900, Build Prior to 1978
  • Views exposure: None
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In, Security, Sprinklers, WW/Carpet As In
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 49
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Heatcool: Natural Gas, Radiant Floor, Steam
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Ductless
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Baths full: 3
  • Baths partial: 1
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Description: Full Finished; Rec Room, Utility Room, Storage Rooms
  • Number of rooms: 16
  • Lifestyle: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp, Extended Family
  • Full Baths Total: 4
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Fireplace: 3 Fireplaces
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In, Security, Sprinklers, WW/Carpet As In
  • Pool Type: None
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: (917) 685-2606
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $1,549,000.00
  • Listing Date: 07-14-2025
  • Expired Date: 01-13-2026
  • Pending Date: 07-24-2025
  • Close Date: 09-03-2025
  • Status Date: 09-02-2025
  • Sale Price: $1,999,000
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: Welcome to 553 Grove Street in the heart of Upper Montclair, where timeless charm meets modern luxury! A beautifully updated 6-bdrm, 3.5-bath colonial offers incredible curb appeal & an ideal layout for both entertaining and everyday living. Enjoy the sun-drenched living room with custom-built-ins & wood-burning fireplace, which flows effortlessly into the spacious family room. Soaring vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows & a second wood-burning fireplace are both dramatic & inviting. The elegant formal dining room opens into a stylish lounge/bar room and the chef's kitchen. With granite countertops, high-end appliances & a large peninsula. The adjacent dining area features a convenient wet bar and opens to your outdoor oasis: a blue stone patio with a built-in brick fireplace, outdoor kitchen & wall-mounted TV, perfect for hosting all year round. Retreat to the luxurious primary suite with vaulted ceilings, a spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, double vanity, & oversized shower. Need space for guests? The private in-law suite is the ideal solution, offering a living room, bedroom, office, full bath, and kitchenette. Additional highlights include a finished basement, central air, whole-house generator, newer furnace, tankless water heater & a detached 2-car garage. Moments from Yantacaw Brook Park, Upper Montclair shops & the NYC train. This home truly has it all. Come fall in love with 553 Grove Street-your dream home awaits.

Property History for 553 Grove Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 3, 2025

Sold

GSMLS #3975173

$1,999,000
Sep 2, 2025

Sold

NJMLS #25023920

$1,999,000
Sep 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913658987

$1,999,000

+2.0% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/03/2025

Sold

GSMLS #3975173

$1,999,000
09/02/2025

Sold

NJMLS #25023920

$1,999,000
09/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913658987

$1,999,000

+2.0% / yr

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 553 Grove Street

Taxable ValueLand$310,900Additions$654,900Total$965,800
Tax Record2025$33,905 ($2,825 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt4,392 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,392 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,721 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1848Year Renovated1848ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPN13-03608-0000-00002

Schools near 553 Grove Street

This home is within Montclair Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Northeast Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Buzz Aldrin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Montclair High School
Public9 to 12

Bradford School
PublicPK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 553 Grove Street, Montclair, NJ 07043
$1,999,000
6
$600,000
5
20,908
$1,550,000
6
$742,000
4
8,712
$949,000
6
9,583
2,924
7,200

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Listing Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair, Vikram Vasisht; Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair, Elizabeth Morris

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