296 Montclair Ave | Newark City

$875,000 | 3 Beds | 3 Baths (3 Full)

WELCOME!!!! This charming, well-maintained Colonial home is located in the sought-after Historic District of the Forest Hill section of Newark. Just blocks from Branch Brook Park, "The Ballantine Gates, the Cherry Blossom Center, and the Newark Light Rail Branch Brook Park Station, with an "EASY NYC COMMUTE. This beautiful home features an inviting open floor plan designed for comfortable living and entertaining. Step into the welcoming foyer and enjoy a spacious layout filled with natural light. The modern kitchen offers granite countertops, ample cabinetry, and a sliding glass door leading to the rear deck. The main level also features a warm and inviting living room with a fireplace, along with a formal dining room perfect for gatherings and special occasions.The home offers three generously sized bedrooms, a finished attic providing additional versatile living space, and three full bathrooms. The fully finished basement includes a full bath, laundry room, utility room, and additional living space ideal for recreation, guests, a home office, or extended living arrangements.Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout the home, adding warmth and timeless character to every room. Step outside to enjoy a lovely rear deck overlooking a large fenced-in backyard perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing outdoors. A private driveway adds everyday convenience and completes this wonderful property. GSMLS 4025962

Directions to property: Lake St to Montclair Ave

MLS Listing ID: 
GSMLS 4025962
Listing Status
Status of the Listing.
Listing Status: 
Active
Listing Status (Local): 
Active
Listing Status Accepting Offers: 
1
Community Information
Subdivision: 
Forest Hill
Building Details
Details about the building on a property.
Architectural Style: 
Colonial
Year Built: 
1925
New Construction: 
0
Basement: 
Unfinished
Fireplaces: 
Yes
Construction
Roof: 
Asphalt Shingle
Exterior: 
Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features: 
Deck, Sidewalk
Energy Information: 
Gas-Natural
Porch: 
No
Deck: 
Yes
Room Details
Details about the rooms in the building.
Total Rooms: 
8
Total Bedrooms: 
3
Total Bathrooms: 
3
Total Full-Bathrooms: 
3
Total Half-Bathrooms: 
0
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
11x10 
Level: 
First
Second Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
11x12 
Level: 
First
Third Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
12x11 
Level: 
First
Fourth Bedroom 
Dimensions: 
19x20 
Level: 
Second
Dining Room 
Dimensions: 
17x12 
Level: 
Ground
Kitchen 
Dimensions: 
8x14 
Level: 
Ground
Living Room 
Dimensions: 
18x19 
Level: 
Ground
Other One 
Dimensions: 
19x17 
Level: 
Ground
Other Two 
Dimensions: 
11x9 
Level: 
Basement
Other Three 
Dimensions: 
10x9 
Level: 
Basement
Other Four 
Dimensions: 
6x5 
Level: 
Basement
Utilities
Information about utilities available on the property.
Heating System: 
1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
Heating System Fuel: 
Gas-Natural
Cooling System: 
Central Air
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: 
0.1
Lot Size (Dimensions): 
40X110
Waterfront: 
0
Lot Features
Driveway: 
1 Car Width
Parking Type: 
1 Car Width
Total Parking Spaces: 
2
Garage: 
Detached Garage
Pool: 
No
Fence: 
No
Public Record
Parcel Number: 
1614-00785-0000-00002-0000-
Lot Number: 
2
Annual Tax: 
$7,191.00
Listing Dates
Dates involved in the transaction.
Listing Entry Date/Time: 
5/7/2026
Contract Details
Details about the listing contract.
Possession: 
at closing
Listing Participants
Participants (agents, offices, etc.) in the transaction.
Listing Office Name: 
WEICHERT REALTORS - HOME CITY