396 Grove St

Montclair, NJ 07043

$1,523,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3,372 Sq. Ft.
$452 / Sq. Ft.
3,372
Sq. Ft.
$452
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 7/1/24
Sold 7/1/24

Description

Experience mid-century modern splendor in this renovated 5-bedroom, 3-bath sanctuary. With an incredible chef's kitchen professionally designed with custom cabinets, a large center island, granite counters, and stainless appliances. The desirable open floor plan features an inviting sunlit living room with oversized windows and a spacious family room with built-in cabinetry, a wood-burning fireplace, and a ceiling-to-floor bay window overlooking a lush green rear yard. The second level hosts the...Experience mid-century modern splendor in this renovated 5-bedroom, 3-bath sanctuary. With an incredible chef's kitchen professionally designed with custom cabinets, a large center island, granite counters, and stainless appliances. The desirable open floor plan features an inviting sunlit living room with oversized windows and a spacious family room with built-in cabinetry, a wood-burning fireplace, and a ceiling-to-floor bay window overlooking a lush green rear yard. The second level hosts the primary bedroom with a luxurious ensuite and two more bedrooms, while the third floor has another spacious bedroom with two ample closets. Plus, there is a private ground-level guest suite with a bedroom, home office, living room, and kitchenette with a separate exterior entrance. Enjoy the outdoor privacy offered by a lush wall of evergreens, a deep backyard with a large stone patio, and a two-car garage. Hardwood floors throughout, and multi-zoned central air system. Conveniently located near top-rated Brookdale Park and Watchung Plaza with NYC Mid-Town Direct Trains. Welcome home!
  1. Listed by ELIZABETH MORRIS • PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
  2. Listed by VIKRAM VASISHT • PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR

Property Details for 396 Grove Street

Style
Split Level
Directions
On Grove Street, just north of Watchung Avenue (btwn Gordonhurst & Carolin)
Days On Market
8
Primary Style
Split Level
LISTING UPDATED: 07/02/2025 03:03 AM

Property Details for 396 Grove Street

StatusSold
MLS #3892978
Days on Market8
Taxes$24,897 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1955
Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF
CountyEssex County
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Listing Courtesy of PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR, ELIZABETH MORRIS; PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR, VIKRAM VASISHT

Sold By WEST OF HUDSON REAL ESTATE, SUSAN HOROWITZ

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Building Information for 396 Grove Street

Stories-Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.00 AC / 0 SF

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$7,423

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Property Information for 396 Grove Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: MAGNET
  • Grade School: MAGNET
  • High School: MONTCLAIR
  • Active Days on Market: 8
  • Renovated Year: 2010
  • County #: Essex
  • Town Name: Montclair Twp.
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 3502
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Putty
  • Town #: 1613.0
  • Street # Display: 396.0
  • In-Law Suite: Yes
  • In-Law Suite Description: Bedroom1,FullBath,Kitchen,LivingRm,Office,SepEnter
  • # Parking Spaces: 6
  • County Or Parish: ESSEX
  • Street Name: Grove Street
  • Zip Code: 07043-2206
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Bldg Tax: *
  • Block ID Tax: *
  • Acres Tax: *
  • County Code Tax: *
  • County Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: $24,897
  • Zip Code Tax: *
  • Street # Tax: *
  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 736600.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1613-03502-0000-00033-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $3
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2023
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive
  • # Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversize Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Approx Sq Ft: 3372.0
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 33
  • Approximate Lot Size: 69 X 216
  • Total Acres: 0.0
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1955
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 416800.0
  • Assessment Land: 319800.0
  • Farm Assessment: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: 2 Units, Attic Fan, Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Services: Cable TV Available, Fiber Optic Available, Garbage Included
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water, Water Charge Extra
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Heating: 3 Units, Forced Hot Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Curbs, Patio, Thermal Windows/Doors
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: AlrmFire, FireExtg, SmokeDet, SoakTub, StallShw, TubShowr, WlkInCls
  • Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Primary Bath Features: Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
  • # Baths: 3.0
  • # Full Baths: 3
  • # Half Baths: 0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 17x14
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 11x14
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 9x8
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 25x12
  • # Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room Dim: 11x14
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 17x23
  • Fireplace Desc: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 15x14
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Rec Room
  • Living Room Dim: 19x14
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Ground Level Rooms: 1Bedroom,BathOthr,Kitchen,LivDinRm,Office,OutEntrn
  • Other Room 1 Dim: 10x18
  • Other Room 2 Dim: 9x11
  • Other Room 3 Dim: 20x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • # Rooms: 12
  • Other Room 3: Bedroom
  • Other Room 1 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 4: Office
  • Other Room 2 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 5: Living/Dining Room
  • Other Room 3 Level: Ground
  • Other Room 6: Bathroom
  • Other Room 4 Level: Ground
Rental
Rental Information
  • Home Warranty: false

Property History for 396 Grove Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 1, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3892978

$1,525,000—
Jul 1, 2024

Sold

GSMLS #3892978

$1,523,000—
Jun 30, 2024

Sold

NJMLS #24009018

$1,523,000—
Jun 27, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537085948

$1,523,000

+13.3% / yr

Apr 4, 2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3892978

—
Mar 27, 2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3892978

$1,099,000—
Mar 26, 2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24009018

$1,099,000—
Apr 30, 2020

Sold

GSMLS #3611393

$906,750—
Apr 30, 2020

Sold

NJMLS #20002933

$906,750—
Apr 29, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #667232251

$906,750

+4.4% / yr

Feb 11, 2020

Under Contract

NJMLS #20002933

—
Jan 22, 2020

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3611393

$850,000—
Jan 20, 2020

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #20002933

$850,000—
Aug 19, 2008

Sold

GSMLS #2438849

$550,500—
Aug 15, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #258045414

$550,500—
Aug 28, 2007

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #2438849

$499,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/01/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3892978

$1,525,000
07/01/2024

Sold

GSMLS #3892978

$1,523,000
06/30/2024

Sold

NJMLS #24009018

$1,523,000
06/27/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537085948

$1,523,000

+13.3% / yr

04/04/2024

Under Contract

GSMLS #3892978

—
03/27/2024

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3892978

$1,099,000
03/26/2024

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #24009018

$1,099,000
04/30/2020

Sold

GSMLS #3611393

$906,750
04/30/2020

Sold

NJMLS #20002933

$906,750
04/29/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #667232251

$906,750

+4.4% / yr

02/11/2020

Under Contract

NJMLS #20002933

—
01/22/2020

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #3611393

$850,000
01/20/2020

Listed (Active)

NJMLS #20002933

$850,000
08/19/2008

Sold

GSMLS #2438849

$550,500
08/15/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #258045414

$550,500
08/28/2007

Listed (Active)

GSMLS #2438849

$499,000

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

Public Records for 396 Grove Street

Taxable ValueLand$319,800Additions$416,800Total$736,600
Tax Record2024$25,066 ($2,089 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,372 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,372 SqFtStories1Lot Size14,904 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningR1CountyESSEXAPN13 03502-0000-00033

Schools near 396 Grove Street

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

Buzz Aldrin 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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