Likely to no one’s surprise, reductions continue to make up a lot of the action on the open house scene. All told, about 110 properties are showing this weekend, many of them repeat offerings with motivated sellers.
38 Carolin Rd., Montclair
List Price: $510,000
Taxes: $16,101
Acreage: 0.20 Acres
3BR/2BA
Just reduced by $15,000, this nine-room Colonial has many attributes, including an updated kitchen with lots of storage space; numerous spacious rooms; oak and hardwood floors throughout; central air; and a fireplace in the living room. There are two dens, one off of the master bedroom and the other adjacent to the dining room. Windows are new and the hardwood floors have been refinished. Outside, there is a perennial garden, wood fence and patio. Finally, there is an unfinished basement and a two car detached garage. The house was constructed in 1921. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
57 Broadview Ave., Maplewood
List Price: $399,000
Taxes: $9,970
Acreage: 0.11 Acres
4BR/1.1BA
Also just reduced in price, in this instance by $30,000, this eight-room circa 1927 Colonial boasts a large kitchen with generous counter space and storage as well as renovated bathrooms. Many of the first floor rooms, including the front sunroom, have wood trim. The attic was converted into a large bedroom. A deck, finished basement and one car detached garage complete this property. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Also in town, 465-73 Valley St., Unit 7J, Maplewood, a one-floor 928-sq. ft. unit with two bedrooms and one bathroom, is open from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It is listed for $172,000.
266 Scotland Rd., South Orange
List Price: $999,000
Taxes: $32,862
Acreage: 0.69 Acres
6BR/4.1BA
Built in 1884, this 12-room Victorian is among the oldest and grandest properties showing this week. Rooms are massive and elaborately appointed. The dining room is most unusual, with its coffered ceiling and wood burning fireplace – one of six throughout the house. The house was renovated in 2004 to feature a kitchen custom cherry cabinets, Italian tile and stainless steel appliances. Many bathrooms were upgraded to include marble and granite. The electric was updated as well; there is central air. There is partially-finished basement and two car detached garage. Lastly, there is a carriage house on the property. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
246 Baldwin St., Bloomfield
List Price: $294,000
Taxes: $8,721
Acreage: 0.10 Acres
3BR/1.1BA
Featuring a new central air system installed this summer, this seven-room circa 1946 Colonial also has a fireplace in the living room. However, the kitchen and decor is dated. Outside, there is a deck and fenced-in yard. There is an unfinished basement and one car attached garage. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Also reduced: The price of 253 Highland Ave., Montclair, featured in the Aug. 21 roundup, was just reduced by $50,000 to $700,000. The 1,728-sq. ft. nine-room Contemporary was listed at $810,000 earlier this summer. Open house 2 pm. to 4 p.m.
