$1,499,000
PENDING

359 Hartford Rd South Orange, NJ 07079

Estimated payment $11,288/month

Total Views 2,409
7 Beds
3.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Marshall Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

This stunning New Orleans-style Colonial is a true showstopper, with grand stately columns and a full-width second-floor balcony that makes an unforgettable first impression. Located in the historic Montrose section of South Orange, this beautifully updated home offers timeless charm with modern comforts.Just minutes from the Mid-Town Direct train, it's a commuter's dream. Inside, you'll find an upscale kitchen, a brand-new primary bath, multi-zone central air, and a full-house generator. Step outside to your own private oasis featuring an in-ground heated saltwater pool perfect for relaxing or entertaining all summer long.Enjoy the best of suburban living near vibrant downtown South Orange, with access to the Performing Arts Center, boutique shopping, diverse dining options, and outdoor recreation. This home is a rare blend of architectural elegance and contemporary luxury.

Listing Agent

Sam Joseph

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR Brokerage Phone: 917-359-8990 Listed on: 07/07/2025

Co-Listing Agent

JAMES MACDONALD

PROMINENT PROPERTIES SIR Brokerage Phone: 917-359-8990

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $37,434

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • High Ceiling
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Powder Room

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Sump Pump
  • French Drain

Home Security

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

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Marshall Elementary School
  • S Orange Middle School
  • Columbia High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Radiator
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Oil Above Ground
  • Standard Electricity

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1619-00605-0000-00024-0000-
  • Tax Block *

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$37,434

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Style: Colonial
  • Primary Style: Colonial
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Street Number Display: 359
  • Directions: Scotland to Montrose to Hartford
  • I D: 5365343
  • Modified: 2025-07-30
  • Number Images: 26
  • Attribution Contact: 917-359-8990
  • MLS Status: Under Contract
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 5
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Sump Pump, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Carbon Monoxide Detector, High Ceilings, Security System, Smoke Detector, StallShw, TubShowr
  • Number Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Bathrooms: 3.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: French Drain, Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Utility Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen
  • Living Room Dim: 13x14
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Office
  • Other Room1 Dim: 11x17
  • Other Room1 Level: Third
  • Level 1 Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Porch, Powder Room
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room
  • Level 3 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Office

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Metal Fence, Patio, Storm Door(s)
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Description: Heated, In-Ground Pool, Outdoor Pool
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Parking Spaces: 6
  • Parking Driveway Description: 1 Car Width

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Multi-Zone Cooling
  • Fuel Type: Oil Tank Above Ground - Inside
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Baseboard - Electric, Radiators - Steam
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: MARSHALL
  • Middle School: S ORANGE
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • High School: COLUMBIA
  • Middle Jr High School: S ORANGE

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .505 AC
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 930000
  • Assessed Land Value: 562000
  • Assessment: 1492000
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Level Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 24
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.51

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 37434
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1619-00605-0000-00024-0000-
  • Assessor Parcel Number: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: 2.509
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2024
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: MARSHALL

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 $32,729 $1,492,000 $562,000 $930,000
2024 $32,729 $1,492,000 $562,000 $930,000
2022 $32,050 $913,900 $349,000 $564,900
2021 $30,936 $913,900 $349,000 $564,900
2020 $29,976 $913,900 $349,000 $564,900
2019 $29,227 $913,900 $349,000 $564,900
2018 $28,788 $913,900 $349,000 $564,900
2017 $28,075 $913,900 $349,000 $564,900
2016 $32,699 $854,200 $226,300 $627,900
2015 $31,939 $854,200 $226,300 $627,900
2014 $31,272 $854,200 $226,300 $627,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $1,499,000 +59.3% --
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Sold $941,000 -0.8% $189 / Sq Ft
08/06/2020 08/06/20 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2020 03/29/20 For Sale $949,000 -- $190 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $941,000 Westcor Land Title
Bargain Sale Deed $941,000 Westcor Land Title Ins Co
Deed $250,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $493,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $752,800 New Conventional
Closed $94,000 No Value Available
Closed $94,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $752,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3973521

Garden State MLS

APN: 19-00605-0000-00024