653 Hamilton Rd

South Orange, NJ 07079

$1,049,000
Price
4
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Description

Welcome to this fully renovated 4-bedroom, 3.2-bathroom Colonial located in the coveted Montrose section of South Orange on a beautiful tree-lined street close to downtown shops, restaurants, and the South Orange Train Station for an easy NYC commute. This smart home features a sun-drenched living room with a marble-tiled fireplace, effortlessly flowing into a gourmet Chef's Kitchen adorned with quartz countertops, a farm sink, Thermador appliances, an added pantry, and breakfast bar seating. Control...Welcome to this fully renovated 4-bedroom, 3.2-bathroom Colonial located in the coveted Montrose section of South Orange on a beautiful tree-lined street close to downtown shops, restaurants, and the South Orange Train Station for an easy NYC commute. This smart home features a sun-drenched living room with a marble-tiled fireplace, effortlessly flowing into a gourmet Chef's Kitchen adorned with quartz countertops, a farm sink, Thermador appliances, an added pantry, and breakfast bar seating. Control your lighting, temperature, and music with the Alexa Command Center--additional SMART/green features include: solar panels, Ring doorbell, and keyless entry. The bright family room provides excellent bonus space, while the Primary Suite offers custom shades, a walk-in closet, and a luxurious ensuite double-vanity bathroom. The second level has two additional bedrooms and a spacious hall bath, while the private third level serves as an ultimate Junior Suite with a fourth bedroom, walk-in closet, and full bath. Enjoy a finished basement with a Rec Room, Laundry, Half bath, and storage. Modern upgrades include 2-zone HVAC, new windows, siding, electrical, plumbing, and a freshly painted interior. The exterior boasts a new front walkway, and a fully enclosed backyard featuring privacy fencing with three gates and a gorgeous paver patio, as well as a 2-car garage. Complete with custom shades and freshly painted this move-in ready luxury property is the perfect modern haven.

Listing Agent

  1. Pamela 'Jill' Sockwell

    Pamela 'Jill' Sockwell

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (917)-657-8800

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Property Details for 653 Hamilton Road

Style
Colonial
Directions
South Centre Street to Hamilton Road
Days On Market
1
Pets Allowed
Yes
Primary Style
Colonial
Section/Subdiv/Development
Montrose
LISTING UPDATED: 06/25/2026 07:24 PM

Property Details for 653 Hamilton Road

StatusActive
MLS #4036728
Days on Market4
Taxes$19,372 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family
Year Built1924
Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF
CountyEssex County
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Building Information for 653 Hamilton Road

Stories-Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF

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$6,842 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

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$5,227

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Property Information for 653 Hamilton Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Address Included: Y
  • Middle/Jr High School: SOMSD III
  • Grade School: SOMSD III
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Active Days on Market: 1
  • Renovated Year: 2024
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: South Orange Village Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 702
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Grey
  • Town #: 1619.0
  • Street # Display: 653.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Hamilton Rd
  • Zip Code: 07079-2709
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $19,372
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 749700.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1619-00702-0000-00038-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2025
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Blacktop, See Remarks
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 38
  • Approximate Lot Size: .225 AC
  • Total Acres: 0.23
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1924
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 485800.0
  • Assessment Land: 263900.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV, Fiber Optic Available
  • Utilities: All Underground, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2 Units, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: GasNatur,SolarLse
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Patio, Privacy Fence, Sidewalk, Thermal Windows/Doors, Vinyl Fence
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, AlrmFire, SecurSys, Skylight, SmokeDet, StallShw, TubShowr, WlkInCls, WndwTret
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.2
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 2
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 15x13
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 15x13
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 11x9
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 20x13
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 16x13
  • Easement: No
  • Family Room Dim: 9x27
  • Fireplace Desc: Living Room
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 14x10
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Powder Room, Rec Room, Storage Room
  • Living Room Dim: 26x13
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 19x27
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 7x9
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 8x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: DiningRm,Vestibul,FamilyRm,Kitchen,LivingRm,MudRoom,Pantry,PowderRm
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Bath(s) Other
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 16
  • Other Room 3: Rec Room
  • Other Room 1 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 5: Storage Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Basement

Property History for 653 Hamilton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4036728

$1,049,000—
Aug 30, 2024

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3892826

—
Jul 2, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3900773

$949,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/24/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4036728

$1,049,000
08/30/2024

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #3892826

—
07/02/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3900773

$949,000

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

Public Records for 653 Hamilton Road

Taxable ValueLand$263,900Additions$485,800Total$749,700
Tax Record2024$18,810 ($1,567 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,331 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,331 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,801 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924ZoningR50CountyESSEXAPN19 00702-0000-00038

Schools near 653 Hamilton Road

This home is within South Orange-Maplewood School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Marshall Elementary School
Public - K to 4
South Orange Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Columbia Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Al-Muslimaat Academy
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Marshall Elementary School
PublicK to 4

South Orange Middle School
Public6 to 8

Columbia Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Al-Muslimaat Academy
Private6 to 12

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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More information about 653 Hamilton Road, South Orange, NJ 07079

653 Hamilton Road is a single family home for sale in South Orange, NJ 07079. This property was listed for sale on June 24, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,049,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on July 2, 2024. This listing's school district is South Orange-Maplewood School District. Nearby schools include Marshall Elementary School, South Orange Middle School and Columbia Senior High School. 653 Hamilton Road is a 4-bed, 5-bath, single family home built in 1924.

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