121 Essex Ave

Montclair, NJ 07042

$1,746,050
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Prime location and distinctive in Montclair's Watchung Plaza neighborhood steps to favorite eateries, schools, and NYC direct train! Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 full and 2 half bath colonial. This is a home for those who enjoy the luxury that over 4000 sq ft can offer, filled with natural light from east and west exposures. Plenty of room for a pool on a half acre! The main fl includes a family rm, office + spacious living rm, perfect for entertaining or movie night! Cozy up near the fireplace in the...Prime location and distinctive in Montclair's Watchung Plaza neighborhood steps to favorite eateries, schools, and NYC direct train! Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 full and 2 half bath colonial. This is a home for those who enjoy the luxury that over 4000 sq ft can offer, filled with natural light from east and west exposures. Plenty of room for a pool on a half acre! The main fl includes a family rm, office + spacious living rm, perfect for entertaining or movie night! Cozy up near the fireplace in the colder months or next to the large picture window with a four-season view to the private backyard, prof landscaped with flowering plantings, specimen trees and privacy hedges. Eat-in kitchen w/ easy access to the rear patios. On the 2nd fl there are 3 bdrms including a gracious primary retreat w/ en-suite (vaulted ceiling, double vanity, separate jetted tub, stall shower, & skylight) plus separate dressing rm/walk-in closet. 2nd fl laundry room! 2 car garage. Convenient to everything!
  1. Listed by Laura Sulborski • Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group • (917) 596-3508

Property Details for 121 Essex Avenue

Style
Single Family Residence
Sub style
Cntr Hl
Waterfront
None
Garage
Detached, Gar Opener
LISTING UPDATED: 03/13/2025 08:58 PM

Property Details for 121 Essex Avenue

StatusSold - Sold
MLS #22005381
Days on Market11
Taxes$30,920 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built-
Lot Size-
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group, Laura Sulborski

Sold By Outside Office, Outside Agent

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$11,725 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,148

Property Taxes

$2,577

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 121 Essex Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area name: Montclair
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: Essex
  • County Name: ESSEX
  • Status: Closed
  • Street Number Numeric: 121
  • Zip Code: 07042
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Association: None
  • Additional subst: None
  • Tax: $30,920
School Information
  • Junior High School: MAGNET
  • Senior High School: MONTCLAIR
Owner
  • Ownership: Private
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot description: Irregular Lot
  • Year Built: 1900-1939, Build Prior to 1978
  • Views exposure: East, West
  • Average Acres: 0.5
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 39
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heatcool: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Cooling Type: Central Air, Ductless
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Baths full: 3
  • Baths partial: 2
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Basement Description: Powder Room, Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Number of rooms: 12
  • Lifestyle: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans, Close/Wrshp
  • Full Baths Total: 5
  • Num of Baths: 3.2
Exterior Features
  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace
  • Exterior: Brick, Shingle Siding
  • Miscellaneous: Deck / Patio, Skylight(s), Sprinklers
  • Pool: False
  • Pool Type: None
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: (917) 596-3508
  • Search Class: RES, Residential
  • List Price: $1,249,000.00
  • Listing Date: 02-20-2022
  • Expired Date: 08-19-2022
  • Pending Date: 03-03-2022
  • Close Date: 04-29-2022
  • Status Date: 04-28-2022
  • Sale Price: $1,746,050
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: Prime location and distinctive in Montclair's Watchung Plaza neighborhood steps to favorite eateries, schools, and NYC direct train! Beautiful 5 bedroom, 3 full and 2 half bath colonial. This is a home for those who enjoy the luxury that over 4000 sq ft can offer, filled with natural light from east and west exposures. Plenty of room for a pool on a half acre! The main fl includes a family rm, office + spacious living rm, perfect for entertaining or movie night! Cozy up near the fireplace in the colder months or next to the large picture window with a four-season view to the private backyard, prof landscaped with flowering plantings, specimen trees and privacy hedges. Eat-in kitchen w/ easy access to the rear patios. On the 2nd fl there are 3 bdrms including a gracious primary retreat w/ en-suite (vaulted ceiling, double vanity, separate jetted tub, stall shower, & skylight) plus separate dressing rm/walk-in closet. 2nd fl laundry room! 2 car garage. Convenient to everything!

Property History for 121 Essex Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 29, 2022

Sold

GSMLS #3764872

$1,746,050
Apr 28, 2022

Sold

NJMLS #22005381

$1,746,050
Apr 21, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1489330636

$1,746,050
Feb 20, 2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3764872

$1,249,000
Feb 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #22005381

$1,249,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/29/2022

Sold

GSMLS #3764872

$1,746,050
04/28/2022

Sold

NJMLS #22005381

$1,746,050
04/21/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1489330636

$1,746,050
02/20/2022

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3764872

$1,249,000
02/19/2022

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #22005381

$1,249,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 121 Essex Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$428,600Additions$531,000Total$959,600
Tax Record2023$32,434 ($2,703 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,533 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,533 SqFtStories2Lot Size21,700 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPN13 03412-0000-00005

Schools near 121 Essex Avenue

This home is within Montclair Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Watchung Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Renaissance Middle School
Public6 to 8

Montclair High School
Public9 to 12

Edgemont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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