229 Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Charles Smith Agency, Inc.
229 Watchung Ave,Montclair Twp., NJ 07043
$859,000
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Single family
- Pending
Listed by: karin joseph carson
Office: keller williams - nj metro group973-783-7400
MLS#:4019907
Source:NJ_GSMLS
Price summary
- Price:$859,000
About this home
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....
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Home facts
- Year built:1923
- Listing ID #:4019907
- Added:62 day(s) ago
- Updated:June 12, 2026 at 08:55 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:8
- Flooring:Tile, Wood
- Dining Description:Formal Dining Room, On First Floor
- Bathrooms Description:Stall Shower
- Kitchen Description:Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Eat-In Kitchen, Microwave Oven, Pantry, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator
- Bedroom Description:Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
- Basement Description:Basement, Finished-Partially, Full
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Wall A/C Unit(s)
- Heating:Radiators - Steam
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt Shingle
- Year built:1923
- Lot area:0.19 Acres
- Lot Features:Level Lot
- Architectural Style:Colonial
- Construction Materials:Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Exterior Features:Curbs, Open Porch, Patio, Sidewalk
Schools
- High school:MONTCLAIR
- Middle school:MAGNET
- Elementary school:MAGNET
Utilities
- Water:Public Water, Water Charge Extra
- Sewer:Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$859,000
- Tax amount:$21,275 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Carbon Monoxide Detector, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:Blinds, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Gas-Natural, Skylight, Smoke Detectors, Stall Shower, TubShowr, Walk - In Closet
Parking
- Parking description:1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Blacktop Driveway, Detached Garage, Driveway-Exclusive
- Garage spaces:2
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