17 Central Ave

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Description

Fully upgraded, 2-family home in prime location! Close to hip Walnut Street town center, train, farmers' market, the heart of Montclair. Great for owner-occupied or for investment. Three units are currently rented with potential for renewal this summer. 1st floor: Upgraded in 2021 with all new kitchen, stainless steel appliances, modern bathroom tile, luxury vinyl flooring throughout and AC/forced hot air. 3 bedrooms, one bath, LR, DR, and exclusive use of relaxing front porch. 2nd/3rd floor unit:...Fully upgraded, 2-family home in prime location! Close to hip Walnut Street town center, train, farmers' market, the heart of Montclair. Great for owner-occupied or for investment. Three units are currently rented with potential for renewal this summer. 1st floor: Upgraded in 2021 with all new kitchen, stainless steel appliances, modern bathroom tile, luxury vinyl flooring throughout and AC/forced hot air. 3 bedrooms, one bath, LR, DR, and exclusive use of relaxing front porch. 2nd/3rd floor unit: Spacious unit with 5 bedrooms, upgraded bath 2022, sunporch, large kitchen, LR, DR. Fully-owned rooftop solar panels cover majority of the electric bill to this unit. Plenty of parking, paved back area with lots of potential. Large basement with two laundry rooms and ample storage. 2nd/3rd unit currently rented at Below Market rent.
  1. Listed by Stephanie Radecki • Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair • (973) 464-7422

Property Details for 17 Central Avenue

Style
2 Family
LISTING UPDATED: 03/13/2025 09:03 PM

Property Details for 17 Central Avenue

StatusSold - Sold
MLS #23005158
Days on Market9
Taxes$21,635 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti Family
Year Built-
Lot Size-
CountyEssex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair, Stephanie Radecki

Sold By Realty One Group Legend, Clifton, Michael LaRosa

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$6,189 per month

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Principal and Interest

$4,386

Property Taxes

$1,803

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Property Information for 17 Central Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area name: Montclair
  • Flood plain: None
  • Street Name: Central
  • County Name: ESSEX
  • Status: Closed
  • Street Number Numeric: 17
  • Zip Code: 07042
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Other Charges: True
  • Tax: $21,635
School Information
  • Junior High School: MAGNET
  • Senior High School: MONTCLAIR
Property
Lot Information
  • Year Built: 1900-1939, Build Prior to 1978
  • Average Acres: 0.0
Property and Assessments
  • Photo Number: 33
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Baths full: 3
  • Baths partial: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Number of rooms: 16
  • Full Baths Total: 3
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Agent
Sale and Listing Information
  • Management Phone: (973) 464-7422
  • Search Class: 2to4, 2-4 Family
  • List Price: $829,000.00
  • Listing Date: 02-22-2023
  • Expired Date: 07-11-2023
  • Pending Date: 04-28-2023
  • Close Date: 06-29-2023
  • Status Date: 06-28-2023
  • Sale Price: $900,000
Showing Information
  • Internet Remarks: Fully upgraded, 2-family home in prime location! Close to hip Walnut Street town center, train, farmers' market, the heart of Montclair. Great for owner-occupied or for investment. Three units are currently rented with potential for renewal this summer. 1st floor: Upgraded in 2021 with all new kitchen, stainless steel appliances, modern bathroom tile, luxury vinyl flooring throughout and AC/forced hot air. 3 bedrooms, one bath, LR, DR, and exclusive use of relaxing front porch. 2nd/3rd floor unit: Spacious unit with 5 bedrooms, upgraded bath 2022, sunporch, large kitchen, LR, DR. Fully-owned rooftop solar panels cover majority of the electric bill to this unit. Plenty of parking, paved back area with lots of potential. Large basement with two laundry rooms and ample storage. 2nd/3rd unit currently rented at Below Market rent.

Property History for 17 Central Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 29, 2023

Sold

GSMLS #3829928

$900,000
Jun 28, 2023

Sold

NJMLS #23005158

$900,000
Jun 27, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1516164375

$900,000

+4.3% / yr

May 31, 2023

Under Contract

GSMLS #3829928

Feb 22, 2023

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3829928

$829,000
Feb 21, 2023

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #23005158

$829,000
Jul 29, 2015

Sold

GSMLS #3226989

$645,000
Jul 28, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #559272398

$645,000

+1.8% / yr

May 31, 2015

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3226989

$625,000
May 8, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #247424723

$555,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/29/2023

Sold

GSMLS #3829928

$900,000
06/28/2023

Sold

NJMLS #23005158

$900,000
06/27/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1516164375

$900,000

+4.3% / yr

05/31/2023

Under Contract

GSMLS #3829928

02/22/2023

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3829928

$829,000
02/21/2023

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #23005158

$829,000
07/29/2015

Sold

GSMLS #3226989

$645,000
07/28/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #559272398

$645,000

+1.8% / yr

05/31/2015

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3226989

$625,000
05/08/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #247424723

$555,000

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

Public Records for 17 Central Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$227,000Additions$440,900Total$667,900
Tax Record2024$22,729 ($1,894 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,048 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,048 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,355 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923ZoningR2CountyESSEXAPN13 02303-0000-00031

Schools near 17 Central Avenue

This home is within Montclair Public School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Hillside Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Renaissance Middle School
Public6 to 8

Montclair High School
Public9 to 12

Edgemont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty-Montclair, Stephanie Radecki

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