$999,000
PENDING

248 Grove St Montclair, NJ 07042

Estimated payment $6,767/month

Total Views 13,109
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Great Room
  • Hillside School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den

About This Home

Your search for the perfect Montclair home is over! This freshly updated home has curb appeal and charm, while capturing the best aspects of modern living. Set in the very heart of Montclair, this home's back yard and gardens are a must see! 4 separate beautifully landscaped, completely fenced in, terraced levels! Enjoy a fire pit on the top patio. Exercise, play or soak in the sun on the manicured yard level. The expansive deck level was designed for entertaining and relaxing, while the bottom terrace sports a bar-b-q patio and secret garden retreat. Inside, the easy flow between spaces and bright sunlight pouring on to the gleaming hardwood floors provides an appealing back drop for today's life style. The Kitchen is a delight with its expansive white quartz counter space, new stainless steel appliances, and center island/breakfast bar that opens on to the bright, spacious Dining Room. Wander into the sunroom that overlooks both the front and rear gardens for some down time. The bright fully finished basement has a full bath, separate finished laundry room, and storage galore. Perfect for entertaining, exercising, or just hanging out. Storage rooms on 3rd floor are a plus! When it is time to head out, this unbeatable location allows you to leave the car at home! A short walk to Watchung Plaza or Walnut Street NYC trains, popular shopping areas, salons, fitness studios, cafes, farmer's market, Brookdale Park, world class dining, famous event venues, and so much more!

Listing Agent

GRETCHEN KNOWLTON

FIVE STAR REAL ESTATE SERVICES Brokerage Phone: 973-783-5088 Listed on: 06/17/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,983

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Clapboard
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • Thermal Windows
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Powder Room

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Magnet Elementary And Middle School
  • Montclair High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Zoned Heating
  • Radiator
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1613-04403-0000-00039-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,983

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Street Number Display: 248
  • Directions: Watchung Ave to Grove Street. Between Watchung Ave and Walnut st.
  • I D: 5365616
  • Modified: 2025-07-30
  • Number Images: 43
  • Attribution Contact: 973-783-5088
  • MLS Status: Under Contract
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Sump Pump
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detector
  • Number Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Basement Level Rooms: Bath(s) Other, Great Room, Laundry Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Den Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Center Island
  • Kitchen Dim: 13x12
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Dim: 20x13
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Storage Room
  • Other Room1 Dim: 10x23
  • Other Room1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 2: Storage Room
  • Other Room2 Dim: 10x23
  • Other Room2 Level: Third
  • Other Room 3: Laundry Room
  • Other Room3 Dim: 19x22
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Great Room
  • Other Room4 Dim: 14x6
  • Other Room4 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main
  • Level 3 Rooms: 1 Bedroom, Storage Room

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Curbs, Deck, Metal Fence, Open Porch(es), Patio, Privacy Fence, Storm Door(s), Storm Window(s), Thermal Windows/Doors, FencVnyl, Wood Fence
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Loft Storage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 5
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window A/C(s)
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone, Radiant - Hot Water, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • Elementary School: MAGNET
  • Middle School: MAGNET
  • High School: MONTCLAIR
  • High School: MONTCLAIR
  • Middle Jr High School: MAGNET

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 53X165 IRR
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 145400
  • Assessed Land Value: 294900
  • Assessment: 440300
  • Lot Identifier: 39
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.20

Tax Info

  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 14983
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1613-04403-0000-00039-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.403
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: MAGNET

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
2025 $14,882 $440,300 $294,900 $145,400
2024 $14,882 $440,300 $294,900 $145,400
2022 $16,049 $488,100 $294,900 $193,200
2021 $15,771 $488,100 $294,900 $193,200
2020 $15,517 $488,100 $294,900 $193,200
2019 $15,356 $488,100 $294,900 $193,200
2018 $15,102 $488,100 $294,900 $193,200
2017 $13,069 $350,000 $241,200 $108,800
2016 $12,719 $350,000 $241,200 $108,800
2015 $12,341 $350,000 $241,200 $108,800
2014 $11,928 $350,000 $241,200 $108,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2025 06/17/25 For Sale $999,000 -- --
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $550,000 Fidelity National Title
Deed $200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $143,667 New Conventional
Previous Owner $170,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3969974

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-04403-0000-00039