55 Watchung Avenue

Montclair, NJ 07043

$960,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
1,989 Sq. Ft.
$483 / Sq. Ft.
1,989
Sq. Ft.
$483
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A beautifully renovated new to market house located in the heart of vibrant Montclair with accessibility to everything - Beautiful Edgemont Park perfect for doing your morning laps, the Watchung Train Station, the fabulous Watchung Bookstore, cafes and boutiques galore, grocery stores and great schools. This 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath house has been newly renovated for you to move right on in. Light flows in from all angles. A sunroom with heating leads to an elegant living room with lovely original built-ins...A beautifully renovated new to market house located in the heart of vibrant Montclair with accessibility to everything - Beautiful Edgemont Park perfect for doing your morning laps, the Watchung Train Station, the fabulous Watchung Bookstore, cafes and boutiques galore, grocery stores and great schools. This 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath house has been newly renovated for you to move right on in. Light flows in from all angles. A sunroom with heating leads to an elegant living room with lovely original built-ins and a wood burning fireplace. The Dining Room is bright and airy and is separated from the kitchen with a center island. A favorite feature has to be the fantastic open pantry area overlooking the tranquil backyard. Brand new SS Samsung Appliances, recessed lighting throughout, newly refinished gleaming hardwood floors. 1st floor bathroom with a walk-in shower. There are 4 generous sized bedrooms on the 2nd floor and a renovated bathroom. The 3 floor attic is a large open finished space ready for you to do whatever you would like. The huge basement is semi finished and has a powder room, enclosed utilities, lots of storage, W/D and is ready to be an amazing Rec. Room. In addition there is a two car garage and newly paved driveway.

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Property Details for 55 Watchung Avenue

Style
Colonial
Directions
Upper Mountain or Valley to Watchung 55 is located between Valley and Edgemont
Days On Market
45
Primary Style
Colonial

Location

Sold By WEST OF HUDSON REAL ESTATE, LESLIE KUNKIN

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LISTING UPDATED: 07/21/2023 09:05 PM

Property Details for 55 Watchung Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #3842531
Days on Market45
Taxes$18,611 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
CountyEssex County

Location

Sold By WEST OF HUDSON REAL ESTATE, LESLIE KUNKIN

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Building Information for 55 Watchung Avenue

Stories-Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,790 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,239

Property Taxes

$1,551

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 55 Watchung Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: MAGNET
  • Grade School: MAGNET
  • High School: MONTCLAIR
  • Active Days on Market: 27
  • Renovated Year: 2023
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Montclair Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 1608
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Town #: 1613.0
  • Street # Display: 55.0
  • # Parking Spaces: 6
  • County Or Parish: Essex
  • Street Name: Watchung Ave
  • Zip Code: 07043
Taxes and HOA Information
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  • Tax Amount: $18,611
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  • City Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 576000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1613-01608-0000-00012-0000-
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  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
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  • Tax Rate Year: 2022
  • Tax Year: 2022
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Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CookGas, Dishwshr, Dryer, KitExhFn, Refrig, OvnWGas, Washer
  • Approx Sq Ft: 1989.0
  • Lot Identifier: 12
  • Approximate Lot Size: 50X169
  • Total Acres: 0.19
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1912
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Historical, Renovated
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 223000.0
  • Assessment Land: 353000.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: No Cool
  • Utilities: All Underground, Electric, Gas In Street
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 1 Unit
  • Fuel Type: OilAbIn
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Wood Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Enclosed Porch(es)
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Roof Description: Wood Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, Full
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Easement: No
  • Fireplace Desc: Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Dining Room, Kitchen, Pantry, Sunroom
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • # Rooms: 8
  • Other Room 3: Sunroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room 4: Bathroom
  • Other Room 5: Attic

Property History for 55 Watchung Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 55 Watchung Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$353,000Additions$223,000Total$576,000
Tax Record2022$18,939 ($1,578 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,989 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,989 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,451 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1912ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPN13 01608-0000-00012

Schools near 55 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
Edgemont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Buzz Aldrin Middle School
Public6 to 8

Montclair High School
Public9 to 12

Watchung 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.

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