$1,650,000
SOLD APR 27, 2020

178 Highland Ave Montclair, NJ 07042

5 Beds
6 Baths
3,368 Sq Ft
0.48 Acres

Recently Sold

$490 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Skylights
  • Hillside School Rated A
  • Property is near a park
  • Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2025

Architecturally stunning modern mountain top retreat w/ NYC views feels like a luxe vacation home. Unique design incl walls of glass, exposed wood beams, galvanized steel details & soaring ceilings. Cooks kitchen opens to living/dining spaces w/ two-sided w/b fpl and walls of sliding glass doors opening to outside patios & terraced gardens. Second fl "floating" catwalk leads to master bdrm sanctuary w/ w/b fpl, massive closets & private terrace. Step from spa-like master bath w/ deep soaking tub & oversized shower to secluded balcony w/ views of surrounding landscape. Enjoy sweeping skyline views & sparkling NYC sunsets from the rooftop terrace. This passive solar home has new cedar & Viroc exterior, energy efficient windows, radiant floors, central vac, underground irrigation & whole-house sound system!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Drucker Dillingham

Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group Listed on: 02/21/2020

Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Outside Agent

Outside Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $38,963

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Built in the 1950s
  • Contemporary Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • Central Vacuum
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near a park
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

  • Security

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 071300501 00020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$38,963

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Short: RES
  • Property Type: RES
  • Sub-Style: Contemporary
  • Additional Sub Style: None
  • Lifestyle: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Trans
  • Miscellaneous: Central Vac, Hdwd As In, Security, Skylights, Sprinklers, Deck / Patio
  • Views/Exposure: NY View
  • Year Built: 1950's, Renovated
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Fireplace: 2 Fireplaces
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.20
  • Primary Bathroom: Y
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Partial Bathroom: 2
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement: FR/Laundry/FB

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Other
  • Waterfront: None

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: 2 Car

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Municipal
  • Water Source: Municipal
  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi-Zone

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Magnet E.S.
  • Middle School: Magnet
  • High School: Montclair H.S.

Lot Info

  • County Name: ESSEX
  • Locale: 100
  • Lot: 00020
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 20700

Tax Info

  • Tax: 38963
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 071300501 00020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2020
Closed on
Apr 27, 2020
Sold by
Walter Gideon and Jaffe Walter Reva
Bought by
Mazarakis Thanassis and Mazarakis Helen
Seller's Agent
Deborah Drucker Dillingham
Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group
Buyer's Agent
Outside Agent
Outside Office
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$151,000
10.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.40%
Original Mortgage
$115,500
Outstanding Balance
$103,816
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,177,077

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 10, 2012
Closed on
Apr 10, 2012
Sold by
Srinath Sandeep and Pattanayak Basabadatta
Bought by
Walter Gideon and Jaffe Walter Reva
Seller's Agent
CANDI SCHWARTZ
PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR
Buyer's Agent
LAURA RODE
NEW AND MODERN GROUP
Sold Price
$1,250,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.51%
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2008
Sold by
Hadjipetkov Maria Korkinov and Hadjipetkov Lubomir
Bought by
Srinath Sandeep and Pattanayak Basabadatta

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$27,800
Interest Rate
6.11%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2001
Sold by
Federici Bruce
Bought by
Hadjipetkov Lubomir and Hadjipetkov Maria Korkinov

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
6.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 23, 1992
Sold by
Post Enid
Bought by
Federici Bruce
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 $1,650,000 Evident Title Agency Inc
Deed $1,250,000 Acres Land Title Agency Inc
Bargain Sale Deed $1,550,000 Lt National Title Services
Deed $495,000 --
Deed $282,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $115,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $960,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $27,800 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,085,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $260,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $2,284,205 +17.1% $678 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $1,950,000 +18.2% $579 / Sq Ft
04/27/2020 04/27/20 Sold $1,650,000 +10.1% $490 / Sq Ft
03/12/2020 03/12/20 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2020 02/21/20 For Sale $1,499,000 +19.9% $445 / Sq Ft
04/10/2012 04/10/12 Sold $1,250,000 -- $371 / 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
2024 $42,233 $1,249,500 $503,200 $746,300
2022 $40,722 $1,238,500 $503,200 $735,300
2021 $40,016 $1,238,500 $503,200 $735,300
2020 $39,372 $1,238,500 $503,200 $735,300
2019 $38,963 $1,238,500 $503,200 $735,300
2018 $38,319 $1,238,500 $503,200 $735,300
2017 $38,849 $1,040,400 $368,300 $672,100
2016 $37,808 $1,040,400 $368,300 $672,100
2015 $36,685 $1,040,400 $368,300 $672,100
2014 $35,457 $1,040,400 $368,300 $672,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 20007677

New Jersey MLS

APN: 13-00501-0000-00020