$3,350,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2025

178 N Mountain Ave Montclair, NJ 07042

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,734 Sq Ft
20,473 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$897 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

22 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2025

This home is located at 178 N Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042 and is currently priced at $3,350,000, approximately $897 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 178 N Mountain Ave is a home located in Essex County with nearby schools including Hillside School, Bradford School, and Nishuane School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JOHN FRENZER

COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC Brokerage Phone: 973-310-7360 Listed on: 04/21/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

JAMES RISTAGNO

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 20,473 Sq Ft Lot

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0.47 Acres

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1920
  • County Name: Essex
  • I D: 5349413
  • Attribution Contact: 973-310-7360
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 3.30

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 20530SF
  • Total Acres: 0.47

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2025
Closed on
Aug 15, 2025
Sold by
Rotella Stephen J and Rotella Esther R
Bought by
Bedford Fourteen Llc
Seller's Agent
JOHN FRENZER
COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC
Buyer's Agent
JAMES RISTAGNO
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
List Price
$2,950,000
Sold Price
$3,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$400,000
13.56%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$3,452,917

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$102,917
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.09%
Original Mortgage
$2,847,500
Outstanding Balance
$2,844,459
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$608,458

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2021
Closed on
Sep 8, 2021
Sold by
Jenkins Stuart B and Jenkins Katherine Schoonmaker
Bought by
Rotella Stephen J and Rotella Esther R
Seller's Agent
Erin Crawford
KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP
Buyer's Agent
JOHN FRENZER
COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,875,000
Premium/Discount to List
$425,000
29.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.18%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2011
Sold by
Barrett John C and Barrett Anya Nicole C
Bought by
Schoonmaker Jenkins Stuart B and Schoonmaker Jenkins Katherine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 1996
Sold by
Jones Walter
Bought by
Vonhoffmann Peter Von and Vonhoffmann Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.1%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 1989
Sold by
Reen Jeremiah C and Reen Erica B
Bought by
Jones Walter L and Jones Jane F
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $3,350,000 Realsafe Title
Deed $1,875,000 Ridge Title Agency Llc
Bargain Sale Deed $1,080,000 Foundation Title Llc
Deed $560,000 --
Deed $525,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,847,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $750,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Sold $3,350,000 +13.6% $897 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 For Sale $2,950,000 +57.3% $790 / Sq Ft
10/04/2021 10/04/21 Sold $1,875,000 +29.3% $502 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/02/2021 07/02/21 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2021 06/25/21 For Sale $1,450,000 -- $388 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

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 $49,125 $1,639,500 $406,000 $1,233,500
2024 $49,125 $1,639,500 $406,000 $1,233,500
2022 $47,788 $1,453,400 $406,000 $1,047,400
2021 $41,551 $1,286,000 $406,000 $880,000
2020 $40,882 $1,286,000 $406,000 $880,000
2019 $40,458 $1,286,000 $406,000 $880,000
2018 $39,789 $1,286,000 $406,000 $880,000
2017 $37,396 $1,001,500 $333,100 $668,400
2016 $36,395 $1,001,500 $333,100 $668,400
2015 $35,313 $1,001,500 $333,100 $668,400
2014 $34,131 $1,001,500 $333,100 $668,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    JOHN FRENZER

    COMPASS NEW JERSEY LLC

  • JAMES RISTAGNO

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    JAMES RISTAGNO

    COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

    (845) 625-4240

    1 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    JAMES RISTAGNO
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  • Erin Crawford

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Erin Crawford

    KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

    (973) 783-7400

    72 in this area

    111 Total Sales

    Erin Crawford
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3957803

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-01602-0000-00014

New Jersey Essex County Montclair 07042

178 N Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ

Sold

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