Baristaville’s last open house weekend of July is going out with a little bit of a whimper – just 78 properties are showing. Sixteen of them are priced at $299,000 or less. Other price segments are active as well, but not to such an extent. New listings are plentiful at various price points. Here are three.
2-4 Essex Terr., West Orange
List Price: $524,900
Taxes: $20,139
Lot Size: 1.06 Acres
4BR/3.2BA
A rare Baristaville property on over an acre, this 13-room Contemporary, a new listing, has numerous attributes. Among them: New York City views in the winter, a modern kitchen with a butler’s pantry, many oversized windows, cherry floors, a library, central air, an enclosed porch, built-ins and an updated bathroom in the master suite. A finished, full, walkout basement and two car oversized garage round out this property. The house was constructed in 1952 and renovated last year. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
17 Oakridge Rd., Bloomfield
List Price: $370,000
Taxes: $11,591
Lot Size: 0.09 Acres
3BR/1.1BA
It’s all about location with this new listing; the circa 1930 eight-room Colonial is steps away from Brookdale Park and New York City transportation. Though some rooms are on the small side, the house has a newer kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a fireplace in the living room, hardwood floors, a screened porch and a backyard perfect for viewing July 4th weekend fireworks. There is a full, finished basement and two car attached garage. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
15 Morningside Ave., Montclair
List Price: $799,000
Taxes: $14,333
Lot Size: 0.19 Acres
5BR/2.1BA
Just listed, the renovation on this circa 1920 Colonial was completed last month. The 10-room house now boasts a two story addition and has a kitchen with a center island and breakfast bar. Other improvements include thermal doors and windows. The house has a full, unfinished basement and one car detached garage. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Just reduced: 1100 Smith Manor Blvd., West Orange, is now listed at $349,900. The price of the seven-room Townhouse, profiled in the May 22 roundup, was also reduced in June and has altogether come down by $50,000. Open house 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Also in town, 401 Barringer Ct., West Orange, was just reduced by $15,000 to $435,000. The nine-room Townhouse was featured on June 12. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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The grades of K thru 6 in all of the schools in Maplewood are excellent, as is Columbia High. Sadly, the Jr, High (grades 7,8 & 9) is a terrible Jr. High. (I talk from experience) ! ! !
Taxes are high, very high…. If you care to send away $18,000 @ year to the township, and can send all of your kiddies to private school, for grades 7,8 & 9, then it is a great place to live. Whatever your Race and/or Religion, you will be made to feel that you are truly welcomed.
The township celebrates all Holy Days and brings all residents together.
WEST of Prospect Steet is whwere you want to be.
So I guess that the Morningside house must come with a pair of new Bentleys. Oh wait, that was a one car garage. The seller should at least give a passing glance to the rest of the market.
The patient renter will be rewarded, unless Uncle Sam starts giving out 20% downpayments.
Bid 30% under the ask and find who the real sellers are.