38 Essex Rd | Chatham Boro

$1,895,000 | 5 Beds | 5 Baths (4 Full, 1 Half)

Stunning, extensively renovated home in the heart of Chatham Borough's highly sought-after Lafayette neighborhood, rebuilt from the foundation up with no detail overlooked. This 5-bedroom, 4.1-bath home showcases luxurious finishes, meticulous craftsmanship, and a thoughtfully designed open floor plan. The chef's kitchen features Thermador stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and white oak floors. Andersen windows and extra-tall sliders flood the home with natural light and open to a private backyard with paver patio perfect for indoor/outdoor living. The second floor offers a spacious primary suite with two walk-in closets and a spa-like bath, plus three additional bedrooms one with an en suite and a hall bath with soaking tub. A finished basement includes a large rec room, laundry room, bedroom, and full bath. The finished third floor offers a versatile bonus space for a playroom, office, or studio. Hardie siding, multi-zone heating and cooling systems, underground irrigation system, top-tier finishes, and unbeatable location just blocks from the NYC train, all Chatham schools (K"12), and downtown's charming shops, restaurants, and services make this home truly exceptional. Anticipated completion in August. GSMLS 3970960

Directions to property: Lafayette Ave or Rose Terr to Essex Rd

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 3970960
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Status Accepting Offers: 
1
Community Information
Elementary: 
Washington
Middle: 
Chatham
High: 
Chatham
Subdivision: 
Lafayette
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Colonial
Year Built: 
1946
New Construction: 
0
Basement: 
Finished, French Drain, Full
Interior: 
Bar-Dry, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet
Fireplaces: 
Yes
Construction
Roof: 
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: 
Composition Siding
Exterior Features: 
Open Porch(es), Patio, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
DisabilityFeatures: 
No
Energy Information: 
Electric, Gas-Natural
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
No
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
12
Total Bedrooms: 
5
Total Bathrooms: 
5
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
4
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
1
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
14x15 
Level: 
Second
Second Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
12x12 
Level: 
Second
Third Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
13x11 
Level: 
Second
Fourth Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
13x10 
Level: 
Second
Dining Room 
Dimensions: 
10x13 
Level: 
First
Family Room 
Dimensions: 
18x14 
Level: 
Basement
Kitchen 
Dimensions: 
22x12 
Level: 
First
Living Room 
Dimensions: 
19x15 
Level: 
First
Other One 
Dimensions: 
13x23 
Level: 
Third
Other Two 
Dimensions: 
13x10 
Level: 
Basement
Other Three 
Dimensions: 
5x5 
Level: 
Basement
Other Four 
Dimensions: 
5x8 
Level: 
Basement
Master Bathroom 
Level: 
Second
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
1 Unit, Forced Hot Air, Multi-Zone
Heating System Fuel: 
Gas-Natural
Cooling System: 
2 Units, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
Water Heating System: 
Gas
Water Source: 
Public Water
Sewer: 
Public Sewer
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
0.14
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
50X120
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
1 Car Width, Blacktop
Parking Type: 
1 Car Width, Blacktop
Total Parking Spaces: 
2
Garage: 
Built-In Garage
Pool: 
No
Fence: 
No
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
2304-00025-0000-00004-0000-
Lot Number: 
4
Annual Tax: 
$15,121.00
Listing Dates
Dates involved in the transaction.
Listing Entry Date/Time: 
6/21/2025
Contract Details
Details about the listing contract.
Possession: 
Negotiable
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Office Name: 
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR