5 Franklin Pl

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Description

Welcome to this 20-year-young Colonial home, minutes from NYC trains. Circular driveway leads to brick exterior with antique stained glass accents. Main level has double height foyer, sunlit, spacious LR with French doors leading to patio, Fam Rm perfect for movie night, renovated chef's kitchen complete with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, SS appliances, including built-in microwave & wine fridge, oversized DR, convenient home office, & powder room. Upstairs, primary suite features 2 walk-in...Welcome to this 20-year-young Colonial home, minutes from NYC trains. Circular driveway leads to brick exterior with antique stained glass accents. Main level has double height foyer, sunlit, spacious LR with French doors leading to patio, Fam Rm perfect for movie night, renovated chef's kitchen complete with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, SS appliances, including built-in microwave & wine fridge, oversized DR, convenient home office, & powder room. Upstairs, primary suite features 2 walk-in closets, renovated ensuite bath with double sinks, stall shower, jetted tub & private balcony. 4 more spacious bedrooms, 2 of which have ensuite baths. Enjoy cozy, loft-like den, hallway bath, & convenient laundry to complete the 2nd flr. Basement provides ample storage & houses utilities, including 2 water heaters from 2021 & two-zone HVAC system (one unit also from 2021). Outside, find mature plantings & perennial gardens with gazebo, fountain & rose garden - truly magical!
  1. Listed by Elizabeth Morris • Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair • (201) 675-6137
  2. Listed by Vikram Vasisht

Property Details for 5 Franklin Place

Style
Single Family Residence
Sub style
Other
Waterfront
None
Garage
Attached, Gar Opener
LISTING UPDATED: 03/13/2025 09:10 PM

Property Details for 5 Franklin Place

StatusSold - Sold
MLS #24020481
Days on Market48
Taxes$25,867 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built-
Lot Size-
CountyEssex County

Location

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

Sold By Keller Williams Village Square Realty, Zohar Zamir

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$9,101 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,945

Property Taxes

$2,156

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 5 Franklin Place

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area name: Montclair
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: Franklin
  • County Name: ESSEX
  • Status: Closed
  • Street Number Numeric: 5
  • Street Direction: None
  • Zip Code: 07042
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Additional subst: None
  • Tax: $25,867
School Information
  • Elementary School: Magnet E.S.
  • Junior High School: Magnet
  • Senior High School: Montclair H.S.
Owner
  • Ownership: Private
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot description: Corner Lot, Regular
  • Year Built: 2000's
  • Views exposure: None
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In, Security, Skylight(s), Sprinklers
  • Average Acres: 0.3
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 41
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
  • Heatcool: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Cooling Type: Central Air
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Baths full: 4
  • Baths partial: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement Description: Storage and Utility Room, 5 ft high crawl space
  • Number of rooms: 11
  • Lifestyle: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp
  • Full Baths Total: 5
  • Num of Baths: 4.1
Exterior Features
  • Fireplace: None
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Hdwd As In, Security, Skylight(s), Sprinklers
  • Pool: False
  • Pool Type: None
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: (201) 675-6137
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $1,000,000.00
  • Listing Date: 06-26-2024
  • Expired Date: 12-26-2024
  • Pending Date: 07-09-2024
  • Close Date: 08-20-2024
  • Status Date: 08-19-2024
  • Sale Price: $1,425,000
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: Welcome to this 20-year-young Colonial home, minutes from NYC trains. Circular driveway leads to brick exterior with antique stained glass accents. Main level has double height foyer, sunlit, spacious LR with French doors leading to patio, Fam Rm perfect for movie night, renovated chef's kitchen complete with granite countertops, custom cabinetry, SS appliances, including built-in microwave & wine fridge, oversized DR, convenient home office, & powder room. Upstairs, primary suite features 2 walk-in closets, renovated ensuite bath with double sinks, stall shower, jetted tub & private balcony. 4 more spacious bedrooms, 2 of which have ensuite baths. Enjoy cozy, loft-like den, hallway bath, & convenient laundry to complete the 2nd flr. Basement provides ample storage & houses utilities, including 2 water heaters from 2021 & two-zone HVAC system (one unit also from 2021). Outside, find mature plantings & perennial gardens with gazebo, fountain & rose garden - truly magical!

Property History for 5 Franklin Place

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 20, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3910058

$1,425,000
Aug 19, 2024

Sold

NJMLS #24020481

$1,425,000
Aug 15, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1542052126

$1,425,000

+5.4% / yr

Aug 13, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3910058

Jun 26, 2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3910058

$1,000,000
Jun 25, 2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24020481

$1,000,000
Jan 29, 2009

Sold

GSMLS #2537879

$625,000
Jan 20, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #266399075

$625,000
Jun 19, 2008

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #2537879

$703,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/20/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3910058

$1,425,000
08/19/2024

Sold

NJMLS #24020481

$1,425,000
08/15/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1542052126

$1,425,000

+5.4% / yr

08/13/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3910058

06/26/2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3910058

$1,000,000
06/25/2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24020481

$1,000,000
01/29/2009

Sold

GSMLS #2537879

$625,000
01/20/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #266399075

$625,000
06/19/2008

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #2537879

$703,900

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

Public Records for 5 Franklin Place

Taxable ValueLand$216,300Additions$549,000Total$765,300
Tax Record2024$26,043 ($2,170 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,650 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,650 SqFtLot Size13,264 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPN13 04008-0000-00039- 01

Schools near 5 Franklin Place

This home is within Montclair Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Nishuane Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Glenfield Middle School
Public6 to 8

Montclair High School
Public9 to 12

Charles H Bullock 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.

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