$379,000
PENDING

53 James St Unit 1 Montclair, NJ 07042

Estimated payment $3,126/month

Total Views 6,407
2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Living Room
  • Hillside School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

Welcome to this beautifully updated 2 bed, 1bath condo ideally located in the vibrant heart of Montclair. A stroll to Walnut Street and Bloomfield Avenue with loads of dining, shopping and entertainment options! Brimming with character and modern updates, this spacious condo has tons natural light, lovely flow, large rooms and hard wood floors throughout. With a generous living room, formal dining room and an inviting bonus three-season room perfect for relaxing, there is plenty of space to spread out. The updated kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and maple cabinetry, offering both style and functionality. The bathroom has been tastefully renovated, complementing the home's timeless charm. Enjoy outdoor living in the expansive shared backyard, complete with a stunning paver patio ideal for backyard BBQ's or just lounging and enjoying the outdoors. Additional highlights include C/A, newer windows, two assigned parking spots, dedicated laundry and extra storage in the basement and easy access to all the shopping, dining, parks, and close to NYC trasportation options. Don't miss your chance to own a slice of one of New Jersey's most desirable communities!

Listing Agent

ALIZA MATTENSON

WEST OF HUDSON REAL ESTATE Brokerage Phone: 973-337-6035 Listed on: 05/12/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,262

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

HOA Fees

  • $250 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • French Drain

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Schools

  • Magnet Elementary And Middle School
  • Montclair High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1613-01511-0000-00004-0000-C0001
  • Tax Block *

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include maintenance-common area, maintenance-exterior, snow removal

Pet Policy

  • Pet Size Limit

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,262

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$250 per month

Listing Details

  • Style: First Floor Unit, One Floor Unit
  • Primary Style: First Floor Unit
  • Subproperty Type: Condo/Coop/Townhouse
  • Community Living: Yes
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Renovated Year: 2006
  • Street Number Display: 53
  • Directions: North on Valley Road, make a right onto James Street. House is on the right.
  • I D: 5356671
  • Modified: 2025-05-27
  • Number Images: 22
  • Attribution Contact: 973-337-6035
  • MLS Status: Under Contract
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Renovated: 2006

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Floor Number: 1
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave Oven, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Number Rooms: 6
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Desc: 1st Floor
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: French Drain, Unfinished
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Storage Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Galley Type
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: Florida/3Season
  • Level 1 Rooms: 2 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Dining Room, Florida/3Season, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Description: Asphalt Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Number Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Driveway Description: Assigned, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling: 1 Unit, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 1 Unit, Forced Hot Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Maintenance Fee: 250
  • Association Maintenance Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Maintenance Fee Includes: Maintenance-Common Area, Maintenance-Exterior, Snow Removal

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 9404SF
  • Assessed Improvement Value: 172200
  • Assessed Land Value: 100000
  • Assessment: 272200
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Identifier: 4
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.22

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Size Limit

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 9262
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1613-01511-0000-00004-0000-C0001
  • 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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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $379,000 -- --
Source: Garden State MLS

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Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3962605

Garden State MLS