$2,000,000
SOLD JAN 21, 2025

17 Elston Rd Montclair, NJ 07043

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,383 Sq Ft
9,960 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$839 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 4-minute walk to Sunset Park
  • Bradford School Rated A-
  • Rectangular Lot

About This Home

As of January 2025

This beautifully maintained and updated 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath Victorian is located on one of Upper Montclair's most coveted streets. With its stunning curb appeal, the light-filled front porch invites you into a home full of charm and modern upgrades. The first floor offers a spacious living room, dining room, and an updated powder room, along with a large laundry room for convenience. The chef's kitchen is a true standout, featuring custom cabinetry, an oversized center island with quartz countertops, and premium finishes. A family room addition provides even more living space and opens to new sliding doors that lead to an oversized Azek deck, perfect for outdoor entertaining. The fenced-in backyard is a private retreat, complete with mature landscaping, private patio and sprinkler system. The second floor features three generously sized bedrooms, including a large office with plumbing in place for a primary bath. The renovated hall bathroom is stylish and functional, and the custo

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Lane

Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair Listed on: 12/02/2024

Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair

Last Buyer's Agent

Silvia Zappala

Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group

Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,672

Lot Details

  • 9,960 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 00015 / 02704

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,672

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Su Prop: Residentia
  • Ownership: Private
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Regular
  • View Type:Pond View: None
  • Co List Office Phone: 973-310-7360
  • MLS Status: Sold - Sold
  • Directions: Park Street to left on Elston Road/ Valley and Right on Elston Road
  • Reso Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Year Built Details: 1900-1939,Build Prior to 1978
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Victrn
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Primary Bathroom: No
  • Basement Remarks: Powder Room, Storage Room, Utility Room

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Disclosures: Seller's Agent
  • Construction Type: Cedar, Shingle Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hot Water, Radiant Floor, Steam

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9960.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 27672.0
  • Tax Block: 02704
  • Tax Lot: 00015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 2, 2024
Closed on
Jan 19, 2025
Sold by
Andrew Blau Trust and Blau Andrew
Bought by
Pontoriero Matthew and Ferrara-Pontoriero Rossana
Seller's Agent
Chris Lane
Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair
Buyer's Agent
Silvia Zappala
Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group
List Price
$1,899,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,000
5.32%
Views
140
Current Estimated Value
$1,960,916

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$39,084
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.11%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,492,096
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$590,681

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2023
Closed on
Jul 6, 2023
Sold by
Albanese Christopher and Albanese Deborah
Bought by
Andrew Blau Trust and Carol Blau Trust
Seller's Agent
Jillian Nolan
Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair
Buyer's Agent
Chris Lane
Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$401,000
33.44%
Views
52

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.48%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2014
Closed on
Aug 29, 2014
Sold by
Zaccone Ralph and Barbara Ann
Bought by
Albanese Christopher and Albanese Slater D
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Kulik
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Buyer's Agent
SHARON DEPASQUALE
VILLAGE SQUARE REALTORS
Sold Price
$755,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.85%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2014
Closed on
Aug 27, 2014
Sold by
Zaccone Ralph and Zaccone Barbara A
Bought by
Albanese Christopher and Slater Deborah
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Kulik
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Buyer's Agent
SHARON DEPASQUALE
VILLAGE SQUARE REALTORS
Sold Price
$755,000
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $2,000,000 Old Republic National Title
Deed $1,600,000 Foundation Title
Deed $755,000 --
Deed $755,000 --
Bargain Sale Deed $755,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $215,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $215,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $215,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $545,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $594,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $602,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $130,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/21/2025 01/21/25 Sold $2,000,000 +5.3% $839 / Sq Ft
01/02/2025 01/02/25 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2024 12/02/24 For Sale $1,899,000 +18.7% $797 / Sq Ft
07/07/2023 07/07/23 Sold $1,600,000 +33.4% $671 / Sq Ft
04/19/2023 04/19/23 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2023 04/13/23 For Sale $1,199,000 +58.8% $503 / Sq Ft
08/29/2014 08/29/14 Sold $755,000 -- $317 / Sq Ft
Source: New Jersey MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $27,672 $818,700 $400,100 $418,600
2024 $27,672 $818,700 $400,100 $418,600
2022 $26,919 $818,700 $400,100 $418,600
2021 $26,452 $818,700 $400,100 $418,600
2020 $26,026 $818,700 $400,100 $418,600
2019 $25,756 $818,700 $400,100 $418,600
2018 $25,331 $818,700 $400,100 $418,600
2017 $26,384 $706,600 $385,200 $321,400
2016 $25,678 $706,600 $385,200 $321,400
2015 $24,915 $706,600 $385,200 $321,400
2014 $24,081 $706,600 $385,200 $321,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 24037886

New Jersey MLS

APN: 13-02704-0000-00015