Plofker Co. Buys Montclair’s Former Luna Stage Prop

BY ,  |  Wednesday, May 23, 2012 11:21am  |  COMMENTS (6)

A company developer that Steve Plofker is involved with has bought the former Luna Stage building at 695 Bloomfield Ave in Montclair. Plofker tells Baristanet that the plan is to renovate the building and transform it into a contemporary retail and office space. The office space (which will be located upstairs) is in demand, says Plofker, because he doesn’t have a single vacancy for office space in his other properties. No word yet on what the downstairs retail space might house, but Plofker expects it will be another ratable for the town.

Baristaville Open Houses: Sunday, May 20

BY  |  Saturday, May 19, 2012 9:43am  |  COMMENTS (0)

Open houses are in full force this weekend, with at least 180 properties showing. While offerings are varied in style, condition and price, properties under $500,000 make up the majority of the activity. New listings and reductions are robust as well. Seven properties are priced over $2,000,000 — all of them are in Millburn.

166 N. Mountain Ave., Montclair
List Price: $1,050,000
Taxes: $31,236
Acreage: 0.62 Acres
6BR/4.1BA

Built in approximately 1907, this stately 3,743-sq. ft., 12-room Colonial has grand details throughout. The first floor has 9.5-ft. ceilings and there are three fireplaces, including one in the master bedroom. The recently-listed house has an updated kitchen and bathrooms. Other amenities include central air and an office on the second floor. The outdoor space is not lacking either; one of Van Vleck’s notable copper Beech trees flanks the front of the property. Finally, there is a patio and a deck over the garage. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Benson Street Station’s Fairytale Ending

BY  |  Monday, May 14, 2012 2:00pm  |  COMMENTS (24)

It’s hard to believe that the once-dilapidated structure of the Benson Street train station in Glen Ridge has morphed into this. But here it is — now a private residence — a veritable fairy tale cottage, replete with slate roof, copper flashings, Belgian block driveway and plantings galore.  Continue Reading

Baristaville Open Houses: Sunday, May 13

BY  |  Saturday, May 12, 2012 11:00am  |  COMMENTS (0)

Just about 16 properties are open this Mother’s Day weekend, ranging from a five-room Cape Cod priced at $205,900 (5 Mayfair Dr., West Orange) to a just-listed 10-room expanded Ranch for $1,595,000 (11 Quaker Rd., Millburn). The most active town is West Orange, with seven properties showing, followed by Maplewood with three. Activity is sparse or nonexistent in the other Baristaville towns; there are no properties showing in Glen Ridge.

75 Woodland Rd., Maplewood
List Price: $1,095,000
Taxes: $24,001
Acreage: 0.36 Acres
5BR/4.1BA

Built in 1927 and renovated last year, this just-listed 15-room Colonial boasts a new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets and a separate eating area. Luxurious touches abound; there is a radiant heated floor in the master bathroom and a covered porch in the backyard. There is also a fireplace in the living room, laundry on the first floor and a “Maplewood room” with a game area. Finally, there is a finished basement with a rec room and full bathroom and two-car detached garage with loft storage. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Continue Reading

Baristaville Open Houses: Sunday, May 6

BY  |  Saturday, May 05, 2012 9:00am  |  COMMENTS (0)

This weekend’s open house scene can be characterized by quality and quantity — thanks mostly to a bunch of West Orange listings (at least 33). Highlights among the approximately 115 properties showing include a nicely appointed Glen Ridge Colonial for under $400,000, a distinguished Arts & Crafts Colonial in South Orange and some big reductions.

385 Valley Rd., West Orange
List Price: $150,000
Taxes: $5,618
Acreage: 0.20 Acres
2BR/1BA

Positioned as a condo alternative and among the least expensive offerings showing, this just-listed six-room Colonial/Victorian has an updated eat-in kitchen, modernized bathroom, wood floors throughout, high ceilings, a three-season porch and patio. There is an unfinished walkout basement and one car detached garage. The property was constructed in 1906. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Continue Reading

Baristaville Open Houses: Sunday, Apr. 29

BY  |  Saturday, Apr 28, 2012 9:00am  |  COMMENTS (0)

It’s National Open House Weekend and the biggest open house weekend of the year in Baristaville, with over 205 properties showing. Properties range from a four-room Townhouse for $99,000 (44-A Meadowbrook Pl., Maplewood) to a 17-room Colonial on almost an acre for $2,895,000 (63 Dorison Dr., Millburn), pictured.

95 Hazelwood Rd., Bloomfield
List Price: $307,500
Taxes: $11,583
Acreage: 0.22 Acres
3BR/1.1BA

Just listed, this six-room custom Cape Cod/Colonial has large rooms, oak floors and cove ceilings. Two bedrooms on the second floor have tall ceilings and walk-in closets. The circa 1949 house also has an enclosed porch, pool, partially-finished basement and two car detached garage. A tax appeal has been filed. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Continue Reading

Montclair House Tour is Coming Up

BY  |  Thursday, Apr 26, 2012 9:00am  |  COMMENTS (0)

Tickets are on sale now for Homes of Montclair, a self-guided house tour that will take place on Friday, May 11th from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  The event is sponsored by Coldwell Banker and all proceeds benefit Glenfield Middle School in Montclair. Continue Reading

Baristaville Open Houses: Sunday, Apr. 22

BY  |  Saturday, Apr 21, 2012 9:00am  |  COMMENTS (0)

Spring is in the air and it’s no surprise that another busy open house weekend is on tap. There are about 115 properties showing, with some more unusual properties mixed in with new listings and reductions. Also notable: Glen Ridge is more active than usual, with about eight houses open.

51 High St., Glen Ridge
List Price: $399,000
Taxes: $10,171
Acreage: 0.09 Acres
3BR/1.1BA

This just-listed seven-room Colonial has an updated kitchen with stone countertops and a vaulted ceiling, a stately three-season room and an expansive deck. Other house attributes include a custom tile wood burning fireplace in the living room and moldings. A rec room in the attic provides some bonus living space. The insulation, furnace and tankless water heater are newer. Finally, the circa 1923 property has a full, unfinished basement. There is no garage. Open house 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Continue Reading

RED Day at Keller Williams

BY  |  Thursday, Apr 19, 2012 12:00pm  |  COMMENTS (0)

Associates from Keller Williams NJ Metro Group in Montclair will join their counterparts across the U.S. and Canada on Thursday, May 10 to participate in RED Day, a international community service initiative.

Short for “Renew, Energize and Donate,” RED Day involves tens of thousands of Keller Williams associates participating in activities ranging from blood drives to cleaning up trash in public parks to doing yard work for neighbors in need, donating over 130,000 hours on thousands of projects, according to a release. Continue Reading

Baristaville Open Houses: Sunday, Apr. 15

BY  |  Saturday, Apr 14, 2012 9:37am  |  COMMENTS (0)

It’s the biggest open house weekend of the year, so far, with over 156 properties showing. Whether you are seeking big or small, old or new, inexpensive or costly, there are numerous offerings to meet various criteria.

10 Crystal Ave., West Orange
List Price: $338,000
Taxes: $10,853
Acreage: 0.17 Acres
3BR/1.1BA

There is a lot to like about this just-listed nine-room Colonial, located in the “biggest, most diverse and hardest to pin down of the Baristaville suburbs.” Constructed in 1935 and since updated, the property has an updated kitchen; a great room with a vaulted ceiling; a stone fireplace in the living room; hardwood floors; and skylights. There is also a full, partially-finished basement with a rec room and one car attached garage. Outdoors, there is a large multi-level deck and fenced flat backyard. Open house 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Continue Reading

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