NOT LISTED FOR SALE

85 Upper Mountain Ave Montclair, NJ 07042

Estimated Value: $2,579,000 - $4,033,000

6 Beds
6 Baths
8,016 Sq Ft
$401/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 25, 2019

Last sale price $2,175,000 $271 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,704/month

122 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Hillside School Rated A
  • Carriage House
  • Dining Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of September 2019

ABSOLUTE PERFECTION! Breathtaking Grand Victorian with stunning renovations, meticulously preserved details, NYC views AND potentially income producing carriage house. Sits on beautifully landscaped property. Everything has been updated! Magnificent foyer, open staircase w/ gracious, light-filled LR, DR & fabulous chef's kitchen, sunroom w/wall of windows leading to a large deck-perfect for entertaining! MBR suite w/FP, sitting room, dressing room of your dreams & luxurious bath. 2nd floor continues with 2 more BRs each appointed w/FP & ensuite. Stunning 3rd floor w/2 BRs, BA, den, turreted office & private deck. Walk out basement includes gym and state of the art wine cellar. Renovated Carriage House w/2 BR, 2.1 bath completes this estate. Close to thriving downtown Montclair & NYC transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joan Barrett

STANTON COMPANY Listed on: 04/04/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Chu

KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $62,848

Year Built

  • Built in 1893

Lot Details

  • 0.94 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Carriage House
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • Wet Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Thermal Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 7 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room
  • Home Gym
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Dressing Area
  • Powder Room
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Magnet High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Standard Electricity
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1613-01503-0000-00017-0000-

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$62,848

Year Built

Built in 1893

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Style: Victorian
  • Primary Style: Victorian
  • Subproperty Type: Single Family
  • Year Built: 1893
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • County Name: Essex
  • Directions: Alpine and Upper Mountain Ave
  • I D: 4881508
  • First Name: JOAN L.
  • First Name3: NANCY
  • Last Name: BARRETT
  • Last Name3: CHU
  • Office Phone: 201-970-1390
  • Office Phone3: 917-699-3785
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace Description: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Dining Room, Bedroom 3, Family Room, Living Room
  • Number of Fireplaces: 7
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, OvnWElec, Refrigerator, CookGas, Washer, Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Disposal, Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Microwave Oven, WineRefr
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Drapes, Fire Alarm Sys, Security System, Blinds, High Ceilings, Smoke Detector
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Master Bedroom Desc: Dressing Room, Fireplace, Sitting Room
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Primary Bathroom Features: Stall Shower, Jetted Tub
  • Bathrooms: 4.20
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished-Partially, Walkout
  • Basement Level Rooms: Laundry Room, Utility Room, Walkout, Exercise Room, Powder Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Den Level: Third
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island, Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room 1: PowderRm
  • Other Room1 Level: First
  • Other Room 2: Sunroom
  • Other Room2 Level: First
  • Other Room 3: Exercise Room
  • Other Room3 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room4 Level: Basement
  • Level 1 Rooms: Laundry Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Powder Room, Sunroom, Family Room, Kitchen
  • Level 2 Rooms: 3 Bedrooms, Bath Main, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: Office, 3 Bedrooms, Den, Bath Main
  • Phone: 973-746-1313

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Description: Stone, Clapboard, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Carriage House, Open Porch(es), Deck, Thermal Windows/Doors
  • Roof Description: Wood Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Detached Garage
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Driveway Description: 2 Car Width, Blacktop, Driveway-Exclusive, Circular

Utilities

  • Cooling: Multi-Zone Cooling, 3 Units, Central Air
  • Fuel Type: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Heating: 3 Units, Multi-Zone
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas

Schools

  • High School: MAGNET

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 40798SF
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Lot I D Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
  • Total Acres: 0.94

Tax Info

  • Tax Acres: *
  • Assessed Improvement Value: *
  • Assessed Land Value: *
  • Total Tax Assessed: *
  • Streetname Tax: *
  • Street Number Tax: *
  • Tax Amount: 62848
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1613-01503-0000-00017-0000-
  • Tax Rate Amount: 3.094
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2008
Sold by
Dana Michael and Dana Mary
Bought by
Dana Michael and Dana Mary
Current Estimated Value
$3,216,577

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 1993
Sold by
Laybourne Sawrence C and Laybourne Geraldine B
Bought by
Dana Michael and Dana Mary
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Dana Michael -- None Available
Dana Michael $735,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/25/2019 09/25/19 Sold $2,175,000 -9.3% $271 / Sq Ft
08/04/2019 08/04/19 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2019 04/04/19 For Sale $2,399,000 -- $299 / Sq Ft
Source: Garden State MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $70,605 $2,088,900 $487,400 $1,601,500
2024 $70,605 $2,088,900 $487,400 $1,601,500
2022 $68,683 $2,088,900 $487,400 $1,601,500
2021 $65,631 $2,031,300 $487,400 $1,543,900
2020 $64,575 $2,031,300 $487,400 $1,543,900
2019 $63,905 $2,031,300 $487,400 $1,543,900
2018 $62,848 $2,031,300 $487,400 $1,543,900
2017 $60,439 $1,618,600 $345,900 $1,272,700
2016 $58,820 $1,618,600 $345,900 $1,272,700
2015 $57,072 $1,618,600 $345,900 $1,272,700
2014 $55,162 $1,618,600 $345,900 $1,272,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joan Barrett

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Joan Barrett

    STANTON COMPANY

    (201) 970-1390

    8 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Joan Barrett
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  • Nancy Chu

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Nancy Chu

    KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP

    (917) 699-3785

    58 in this area

    338 Total Sales

    Nancy Chu
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Map

Source: Garden State MLS

MLS Number: 3544733

Garden State MLS

APN: 13-01503-0000-00017

New Jersey Essex County Montclair 07042

85 Upper Mountain Ave, Montclair, NJ

Not Listed for Sale

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