$2,250,000
SOLD APR 30, 2025

53 Melrose Place Montclair, NJ 07042

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,019 Sq Ft
11,252 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$745 Per Sq Ft

22% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Central Air
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Hillside School Rated A

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to this beautifully updated Victorian home, where classic elegance meets modern comfort! Situated on a quiet street in the desirable estate section this spacious 5BR, 3.5 bath home offers stunning architectural details, high end updates, and ample living space for today's lifestyle. Original woodwork, high ceilings, and intricate moldings are some of the first details you will notice. The heart of the home is the gourmet chef's kitchen, adjacent great room with radiant floor heating that overlooks a wraparound porch and manicured private garden. Two dedicated offices are perfect for WFH or creative spaces. The primary suite has radiant heating throughout, full closet room and spacious bath with a soaking tub. All BR's have updated custom closets. The basement is complete with a game room, gym space and quiet spa like room with custom built sauna. 2 car garage is adjacent to the home with EV charger.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pamela Koep

West of Hudson Real Estate Listed on: 02/03/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Pretto

Christie's International Real Estate Group-Montclair

Christie's International Real Estate Group-Montclair

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,125

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Radiant Heating System

Additional Features

  • Finished Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 9 / 1210

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,125

Lot Details

0.26 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Su Prop: Residentia
  • Ownership: Private
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Regular
  • View Type:Pond View: None
  • Co List Office Phone: (973) 337-6035
  • MLS Status: Sold - Sold
  • Directions: Harrison to Melrose Place
  • Reso Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Year Built Details: Pre 1900,Build Prior to 1978
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Victrn
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Basement Remarks: Exercise Room, Garage Entrance,Rec Room,Sauna, Storage,Workshop

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water, Radiant

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11252.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 27125.0
  • Tax Block: 1210
  • Tax Lot: 9

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2025
Closed on
Apr 15, 2025
Sold by
Koep Michael and Koep Pamela
Bought by
Smith Lauren and Boll James
Seller's Agent
Pamela Koep
West of Hudson Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Amy Pretto
Christie's International Real Estate Group-Montclair
List Price
$1,850,000
Sold Price
$2,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$400,000
21.62%
Views
69
Current Estimated Value
$2,273,037

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,037
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2006
Sold by
Mintz Howard
Bought by
Koep Michael and Koep Pamela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$704,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 1996
Sold by
Lejnteks Ana
Bought by
Mintz Howard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
7.98%
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $2,250,000 Heritage Abstract
Deed $880,000 --
Deed $250,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $704,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $190,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Sold $2,250,000 +21.6% $745 / Sq Ft
02/13/2025 02/13/25 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Off Market $1,850,000 -- --
02/03/2025 02/03/25 For Sale $1,850,000 -- $613 / Sq Ft
Source: New Jersey MLS

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 $26,942 $797,100 $306,300 $490,800
2024 $26,942 $797,100 $306,300 $490,800
2022 $26,209 $797,100 $306,300 $490,800
2021 $25,754 $797,100 $306,300 $490,800
2020 $25,340 $797,100 $306,300 $490,800
2019 $25,077 $797,100 $306,300 $490,800
2018 $24,662 $797,100 $306,300 $490,800
2017 $22,927 $614,000 $304,000 $310,000
2016 $22,313 $614,000 $304,000 $310,000
2015 $21,650 $614,000 $304,000 $310,000
2014 $20,925 $614,000 $304,000 $310,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: New Jersey MLS

MLS Number: 25003601

New Jersey MLS

APN: 13-01210-0000-00009

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