229 Ballantine Pkwy | Newark City

$2,400,000 | 15 Beds | 8 Baths (7 Full, 1 Half)

Rare opportunity to own a historic gem in Newark?s prestigious Forest Hill neighborhood! This grand architectural residence features 26 rooms, including 15 bedrooms, 7 full baths, and 1 half bath, offering timeless elegance and extraordinary space. The main level includes a stately living room, formal dining room, expansive family room, ballroom-style entertaining area, a large kitchen, bedroom, 1.5 baths, and laundry room?perfect for both daily living and entertaining. The second level offers 8 bedrooms and 4 full baths, including Jack-and-Jill setups for added convenience. A charming four-season porch provides year-round enjoyment, while the original carriage house with a basement and 3-car garage offers potential for a guest suite, home office, or private apartment. Located just minutes from Branch Brook Park, light rail, and shopping, this one-of-a-kind property combines character, space, and an unbeatable location. GSMLS 3973698

Directions to property: I-280 E. Exit 13 toward First St to Branch Brook Pk. Follow signs for First St, turn left. Continue

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 3973698
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Status Accepting Offers: 
1
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Colonial
Year Built: 
9999
New Construction: 
0
Basement: 
Finished, Full, Walkout
Fireplaces: 
Yes
Construction
Roof: 
Slate
Exterior: 
Brick, Stone
Energy Information: 
Electric, Gas-Natural
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
No
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
26
Total Bedrooms: 
15
Total Bathrooms: 
8
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
7
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
1
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
1 Unit
Heating System Fuel: 
Gas-Natural
Cooling System: 
Window A/C(s)
Water Source: 
Public Water
Sewer: 
Public Sewer
Lot/Land Details
Details about the lots and land features included on the property.
Acres: 
0.44
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
100X190
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
1 Car Width, Blacktop
Parking Type: 
1 Car Width, Blacktop
Total Parking Spaces: 
9
Garage: 
Detached Garage
Fence: 
No
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
1614-00686-0000-00029-0000-
Lot Number: 
29
Annual Tax: 
$13,569.00
Listing Dates
Dates involved in the transaction.
Listing Entry Date/Time: 
7/8/2025
Contract Details
Details about the listing contract.
Possession: 
At closing
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Office Name: 
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY