296 Montclair Ave Newark, NJ 07104
Forest Hill NeighborhoodEstimated payment $5,399/month
Highlights
- Fireplace
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Baseboard Heating
- Laundry Room
- Central Air
- Rectangular Lot
About This Home
WELCOME!!!! This charming, well-maintained Colonial home is located in the sought-after Historic District of the Forest Hill section of Newark. Just blocks from Branch Brook Park, “The Ballantine Gates,†the Cherry Blossom Center, and the Newark Light Rail Branch Brook Park Station, with an “EASY NYC COMMUTE.†This beautiful home features an inviting open floor plan designed for comfortable living and entertaining. Step into the welcoming foyer and enjoy a spacious layout filled with natural light. The modern kitchen offers granite countertops, ample cabinetry, and a sliding glass door leading to the rear deck. The main level also features a warm and inviting living room with a fireplace, along with a formal dining room perfect for gatherings and special occasions. The home offers three generously sized bedrooms, a finished attic providing additional versatile living space, and three full bathrooms. The fully finished basement includes a full bath, laundry room, utility room, and additional living space ideal for recreation, guests, a home office, or extended living arrangements. Beautiful hardwood floors run throughout the home, adding warmth and timeless character to every room. Step outside to enjoy a lovely rear deck overlooking a large fenced-in backyard—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply relaxing outdoors. A private driveway adds everyday convenience and completes this wonderful property.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,191
Lot Details
- Rectangular Lot
Home Design
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- Fireplace
- Laundry Room
- Unfinished Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- Central Air
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 2 / 785
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,562 | $189,100 | $52,000 | $137,100 |
| 2025 | $7,562 | $189,100 | $52,000 | $137,100 |
| 2024 | $7,050 | $189,100 | $52,000 | $137,100 |
| 2022 | $7,065 | $189,100 | $52,000 | $137,100 |
| 2021 | $7,061 | $189,100 | $52,000 | $137,100 |
| 2020 | $7,186 | $189,100 | $52,000 | $137,100 |
| 2019 | $7,112 | $189,100 | $52,000 | $137,100 |
| 2018 | $6,983 | $189,100 | $52,000 | $137,100 |
| 2017 | $6,732 | $189,100 | $52,000 | $137,100 |
| 2016 | $6,505 | $189,100 | $52,000 | $137,100 |
| 2015 | $6,257 | $189,100 | $52,000 | $137,100 |
| 2014 | $5,864 | $189,100 | $52,000 | $137,100 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2026 04/24/26 | For Sale | $875,000 | +205.9% | -- | |
| 04/01/2021 04/01/21 | Sold | $286,000 | -4.3% | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 03/15/2021 03/15/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/23/2020 11/23/20 | For Sale | $299,000 | -- | -- |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $270,800 | Prestige Title Agency Inc | |
| Deed | $115,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $115,000 | -- |
Source: New Jersey MLS
MLS Number: 26013740
APN: 14-00785-0000-00002
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