$899,900
PENDING

197 Grove St Montclair, NJ 07042

Estimated payment $6,386/month

Total Views 3,916
4 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Views to the East
  • Hillside School Rated A
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

Classic Colonial with Farmhouse flair on a desirable corner lot! Wonderful curb appeal with an impressive front porch & welcoming entrance. Original top-quality materials & woodwork (floors, doors, casings, trims). A bright kitchen with built-in cabinetry and a sparkling porcelain sink w/subway tile backsplash. The 2nd level offers all 4 bedrooms, full bathroom & staircase to 3rd level attic with many possibilities of use (floored, roughed out plumbing/electric). Terrific space in partially finished basement w/half bath. A colorful outdoor paradise with gardens, shrubbery and secluded flagstone patio. Enjoy the neighborhood vibe & ease of the driveway facing Columbus Ave. (fits 5-6 vehicles) and oversized 2-car garage. Perfect location close to everything -- approx. half a mile to top-rated schools, transportation (train & bus) (NYC direct around the corner), Walnut Street Shops, Restaurants, Farmers Market & lovely Brookdale Park. A solidly built legacy home with a slice of history!

Listing Agent

John Reilly

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Van Der Wende Properties Listed on: 07/16/2025

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Van Der Wende Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,868

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Magnet Elementary And Middle School
  • Montclair High School

Additional Features

  • Views to the East
  • Corner Lot
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 18 / 4407

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,868

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Su Prop: Residentia
  • Ownership: Private
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot
  • View Type:Pond View: East
  • Co List Office Phone: 973-785-8420
  • MLS Status: Under Contract - Under Contract
  • Directions: Corner of Grove Street and Columbus Avenue
  • Reso Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Year Built Details: 1900-1939,Build Prior to 1978
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Other
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Primary Bathroom: No
  • Basement Remarks: Partially Finished w/Half Bath & Laundry Room

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Disclosures: Seller's Agent, Seller Disclosure - Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water, Radiant Floor

Schools

  • Elementary School: Magnet
  • High School: Montclair
  • Middle Or Junior School: Magnet
  • Elementary: Magnet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16868.0
  • Tax Block: 4407
  • Tax Lot: 18

MLS Schools

  • High School Text: Montclair

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $16,755 $495,700 $274,000 $221,700
2022 $16,299 $495,700 $274,000 $221,700
2021 $16,016 $495,700 $274,000 $221,700
2020 $15,758 $495,700 $274,000 $221,700
2019 $15,595 $495,700 $274,000 $221,700
2018 $15,337 $495,700 $274,000 $221,700
2017 $15,806 $423,300 $270,900 $152,400
2016 $15,383 $423,300 $270,900 $152,400
2015 $14,926 $423,300 $270,900 $152,400
2014 $14,426 $423,300 $270,900 $152,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2025 07/19/25 For Sale $899,900 -- --
Source: New Jersey MLS

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Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 25025253

New Jersey MLS

APN: 13-04407-0000-00018