96 Watchung Ave

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Description

Beautifully styled, newly renovated designer apartment in perfect Upper Montclair location. One block from NYC train, bus and the shops, restaurants and services of Watchung Plaza. Across the street from neighborhood park. Private entrance leads to gracious open floor plan with large living room and dining area and stunning kitchen with all new appliances, cabinetry and quartz counters. Huge bright primary suite with large outfitted closets and gorgeous tile bath with quartz counters. Guest bedroom...Beautifully styled, newly renovated designer apartment in perfect Upper Montclair location. One block from NYC train, bus and the shops, restaurants and services of Watchung Plaza. Across the street from neighborhood park. Private entrance leads to gracious open floor plan with large living room and dining area and stunning kitchen with all new appliances, cabinetry and quartz counters. Huge bright primary suite with large outfitted closets and gorgeous tile bath with quartz counters. Guest bedroom with large closet and a separate office nook. Hardwood floors throughout. In-unit laundry. Every detail has been carefully considered and addressed. One off-street parking spot included. Located in an owner-occupied three family home. Sorry no pets.

Listing Agent

  1. Christine Lane

    Christine Lane

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    chris.lane@compass.com

    P: (973)-202-1707

Property Details for 96 Watchung Avenue

Directions
Watchung Ave between Valley and Midland
Days On Market
4
Pets Allowed
No
Primary Property Type
3 or More Stories
Available
Immediately
LISTING UPDATED: 02/17/2026 11:13 AM

Property Details for 96 Watchung Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #4009621
Days on Market10
Rental Incentives-
Available Date02/13/2026
Lease TermLease Length: 1 Year
Furnished-
Compass TypeRental
MLS TypeResidential Rental
Year Built1922
Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF
CountyEssex County
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Building Information for 96 Watchung Avenue

Building/Complex96 Watchung AveFloor-Stories-Residences-Pet PolicyNot AllowedPet Policy Details-Year Built1922Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF

Property Information for 96 Watchung Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Address Included: Y
  • Active Days on Market: 4
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Montclair Twp.
  • Community Living: Yes
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1613.0
  • Street # Display: 96.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 1
  • Location: Business District, Residential Area
  • Road Type: City/Town Street
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Watchung Ave, 2nd Fl
  • Zip Code: 07043-1648
Taxes and HOA Information
  • County Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax ID For Property: 1613-02503-0000-00028-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Driveway-Shared
  • # Garage Spaces: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Approximate Lot Size: 50X230 IRR
  • Total Acres: 0.0
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1922
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full
  • # Baths: 2.0
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 12x19
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 11x7
  • # Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Dim: 13x11
  • Easement: Unknown
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Floor Number: 2
  • Kitchen Dim: 8x11
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Living Room Dim: 16x14
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 7x3
  • Living Room Level: Second
  • Level 2 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Living Room
  • # Rooms: 5
  • Other Room 3: Office
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
  • Room Features: Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet
  • Furnished Info: Unfurnished
Rental
Rental Information
  • Lease Information: 1 Year
  • Tenant Pays: Electric, Heat, Water
  • Tenant Has Use Of: Laundry Facilities
  • Tenant/Landlord Pays Commission: Tenant Pays Commission
  • Owner Pays: Maintenance-Common Area, Snow Removal
  • Rent Includes: Maintenance-Common Area
  • Pre-Rental Requirements: 1.5MthSy, CredtRpt, IncmVrfy

Property History for 96 Watchung Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 20, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #4009630

Feb 17, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4010070

$3,300
Feb 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4009630

$3,300
Feb 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4009621

$4,200
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/20/2026

Temporarily Off Market

GSMLS #4009630

02/17/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4010070

$3,300
02/13/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4009630

$3,300
02/13/2026

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #4009621

$4,200

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

Schools near 96 Watchung Avenue

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 - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Watchung Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Buzz Aldrin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Montclair High School
Public9 to 12

Edgemont Elementary School
PublicK 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.

Neighborhood Map and Transit

96 Watchung Avenue is available for rent in Montclair, NJ 07043. This property was listed on February 13, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $4,200. This listing's school district is Montclair Public School District. Nearby schools include Watchung Elementary School, Buzz Aldrin Middle School and Montclair High School. 96 Watchung Avenue is a 2-bed, 2-bath, a property built in 1922.

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