229 Watchung Ave | Montclair Twp.

$859,000 | 4 Beds | 3 Baths (2 Full, 1 Half)

Located across from beautiful Brookdale Park and minutes from Watchung Plaza, this stunning 1920s CH Colonial perfectly blends timeless aesthetic with modern updates. A welcoming covered portico leads to a light-filled interior. The first floor features a large living room with a traditional fireplace & a sun-drenched sunroom featuring custom vaulted ceilings and built-in bookshelves. The dining room is accented by handprinted wallpaper and original leaded-pane windows. Modern wood and clad windows throughout ensure insulation, while picture rail moldings evoke charming period detail. The renovated kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, honed granite countertops, and custom maple cabinets, leading to a functional mudroom with built-in cubbies and slate flooring. The home offers oversized bedrooms with generous closets. The third-floor primary suite serves as a serene retreat with skylights, clever storage, and a modern European-style ensuite. A large open basement provides excellent storage and potential for a gym/rec/media room, alongside a spacious laundry room. Outside, a full-width bluestone patio overlooks a lush, landscaped backyard & a 2-car garage. The location is unbeatable near Watchung Plaza, Upper Montclair Village & Bloomfield's Brookdale shops. Enjoy 121-acre Brookdale Park or quick access to NYC via the Midtown Direct train, Boxcar bus, or via Route 3 & Garden State Pkwy. This move-in-ready property is the complete package for your best Montclair life. GSMLS 4019907

Directions to property: Between Grove and Ridgewood Ave

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 4019907
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Coming Soon
Listing Status Accepting Offers: 
0
Community Information
Elementary: 
MAGNET
Middle: 
MAGNET
High: 
MONTCLAIR
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Colonial
Year Built: 
1923
New Construction: 
0
Basement: 
Finished-Partially, Full
Interior: 
Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Skylight, Smoke Detector, Walk-In Closet
Fireplaces: 
Yes
Construction
Roof: 
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: 
Aluminum Siding, Brick
Exterior Features: 
Curbs, Open Porch(es), Patio, Sidewalk
DisabilityFeatures: 
No
Energy Information: 
Electric, Gas-Natural
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
No
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
8
Total Bedrooms: 
4
Total Bathrooms: 
3
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
2
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
1
Master Bathroom 
Level: 
Second
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
Radiators - Steam
Heating System Fuel: 
Gas-Natural
Cooling System: 
Window A/C(s)
Water Heating System: 
Gas
Water Source: 
Public Water, Water Charge Extra
Sewer: 
Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
0.19
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
8136SF
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive
Parking Type: 
1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive
Total Parking Spaces: 
5
Garage: 
Detached Garage
Pool: 
No
Fence: 
No
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
1613-04506-0000-00002-0000-
Lot Number: 
2
Annual Tax: 
$21,275.00
Listing Dates
Dates involved in the transaction.
Listing Entry Date/Time: 
4/10/2026
Contract Details
Details about the listing contract.
Exclusions: 
Living room and basement drapes.
Possession: 
90 Days
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Office Name: 
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP