Open houses have cooled off somewhat, but with some 150 showing, it’s still an active week, especially for mid- and low-priced properties. While the market between about $700,000 and $1,000,000 remains slow, offerings in the $1 million-plus range are stronger than in recent weeks.
56 Davis Ave., Bloomfield
List Price: $345,000
Taxes: $9,788
Lot Size: 0.09 Acres
4BR/2BA
Just renovated this year, this eight-room Colonial boasts a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances as well as marble tiled bathrooms. Hardwood floors and a deck are among the other house amenities. There is a finished basement and one-car detached garage. The house was built in 1927. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
42 Glen Ridge Pkwy, Glen Ridge
List Price: $929,000
Taxes: $24,939
Lot Size: 0.22 Acres
5BR/3.2BA
Also built in 1927, this 11-room Colonial is distinguished by an extra large gourmet kitchen with an island and a breakfast nook surrounded by windows. There are two fireplaces, one in the family room and one in the living room. The nicely kept up house also has central air and a patio. A finished, full basement with a French drain and two-car detached garage round out this property. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
1100 Smith Manor Blvd., West Orange
List Price: $399,900
Taxes: $13,697
Association Fee: $342
Lot Size: n/a
3BR/3.1BA
Located in the Crown View complex near Eagle Rock Reservation, this seven-room Townhouse has numerous attributes, including a master bedroom with two walk-in closets and a Jacuzzi, high ceilings, central air, a fireplace in the living room and a deck. The circa 2000 unit also has a finished, full basement and two-car attached garage. Complex amenities include a pool, tennis courts, playground, jogging path, lake and gazebo. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
235 Mayhew Dr., South Orange
List Price: $799,000
Taxes: $22,583
Lot Size: 0.58 Acres
4BR/3.1BA
Situated on over a half acre of property, this new-to-market 11-room Tudor was renovated last year to include an updated kitchen and bathrooms. Traditional Tudor touches remain, notably dark paneling, beamed ceilings and arched doorways. A deck, patio, central air, two fireplaces, a walk-in closet in the master bedroom and built-ins in the living room round out this circa 1929 property. Finally, the house has a partially-finished, full walk-out basement and a two-car attached garage. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
10 Windsor Pl., Montclair
List Price: $539,000
Taxes: $13,968
Lot Size: 0.19 Acres
4BR/1BA
This circa 1925 Center Hall Colonial has vintage touches, such as wainscoting, but appeals to modern sensibilities also – the house is well insulated and energy efficient. The nicely maintained house also has a river stone fireplace and wood floors. One bedroom is on the fourth floor. There is a full, unfinished basement and two-car detached garage. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
