About 136 houses are open this Sunday, the first open house weekend of summer. With attention on weather and outdoor activities comes a focus on good landscaping; houses are looking their best. This weekend is also notable for the abnormally high number of Tudors showing. It’s a buyer’s market in Baristaville, with reductions and low-cost offerings galore.
345 Park St., Montclair
List Price: $1,225,000
Taxes: $31,500
Lot Size: 0.96 Acres
7BR/3.1BA
This 13-room 4,723-sq. ft. Victorian with countless details is situated on almost an acre of property and listed on historic registries. Leaded glass built-ins, stained glass windows, ornate, gleaming floors and beamed and high ceilings are just the beginning. The house, built in 1897, has numerous oversized rooms, three fireplaces (in the foyer, living room and dining room), a large wraparound porch, patio and in-ground pool. Many houses claim to be a commuter’s dream but this one really is: a bus stop is at the foot of the driveway. Taxes were recently reduced by $9,000 (reflected in the above price). There is a full, unfinished basement and three car detached garage with loft storage. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
32 Collinwood Rd., Maplewood
List Price: $450,000
Taxes: $15,656
Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
3BR/1.1BA
Just reduced by $29,000 and located in the Wyoming section of town, this eight-room Colonial was expanded to feature a large, open kitchen and family room. The house has its own website and nicely maintained period details, among them stonework surrounding the fireplace, dark paneling and rounded archways. There’s a front porch and deck as well. The front of the house was recently painted and the furnace is new. A partially-finished basement and two car detached garage complete this property. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
4 Lasalle Rd., Montclair
List Price: $499,000
Taxes: $13,385
Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
3BR/1.2BA
Located on a cul-de-sac in the Fieldstone section, this circa 1949 six-room Colonial features an updated basement with a new office, playroom and powder room. There’s new tile flooring in the kitchen. A screened in porch, next to the kitchen, overlooks a private backyard. Other house attributes include a fireplace in the living room, built-in china cabinet in the dining room and new landscaping in the front yard. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
29 Newell Dr., Bloomfield
List Price: $389,900
Taxes: $11,661
Lot Size: 0.09 Acres
3BR/1.1BA
The price of this nicely maintained eight-room Tudor was just reduced by $10,000. The circa 1936 home, which borders Brookdale Park, was renovated in 2005 to include a new kitchen. More recent improvements include paint. There are hardwood floors throughout. French doors in the master bedroom and a fireplace in the living room add some distinction. There is a paving stone patio and driveway. A full, finished basement and one car attached garage complete this property. Open house 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
24 Valley Way, West Orange
List Price: $185,000
Taxes: $8,387
Lot Size: 0.14 Acres
4BR/1BA
It’s not a typo – this just-listed, seven-room Colonial really is priced under $200,000, making for this week’s least expensive offering. The house has clearly been cared for but it’s not luxurious; the bathroom is small. Notable aspects include a large deck and private backyard. There is a full, unfinished walkout basement and no garage. Open house 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Recently reduced: 100 Glen Ridge Ave., Unit 10, profiled in the Apr. 10 roundup and pictured at left, was just reduced by $26,000 to $389,000. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 1100 Smith Manor Blvd., West Orange, is down by $30,000 to $369,000. The Townhouse was featured in the May 22 column. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
