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    172 Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043

    5beds
    3,006sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1916
    9,583 Square Feet Lot
    $2,177,700 Zestimate®
    $715/sqft
    $7,769 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,177,700

    $1.94M - $2.46M

    $7,769/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    172 Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043 is a single family home that contains 3,006 sq ft and was built in 1916. It contains 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. This home last sold for $2,150,000 in January 2026. The Zestimate for this house is $2,177,700. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $7,769/mo.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Washer
    Features
    • CeilCath, CeilHigh, SmokeDet, CODetect, Shades, WlkInCls, StallShw
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,006 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 9,583 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1304501000000012

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1916

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Utilities for property: Electric, Gas-Natural

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Montclair

    Other

    Other facts
    • Parking/Driveway Description: 2 Car Width
    • Easement: Unknown
    • Bedroom 3 Level: First
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
    • Lot Description: Level Lot, Corner
    • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
    • Family Room Level: First
    • Kitchen Level: First
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Living Room Level: First
    • Level 1 Rooms: Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room, Pantry, Porch, Dining Room, Family Room, Powder Room, Den, 1 Bedroom
    • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Natural
    • Water: Public Water
    • Level 2 Rooms: Bath Main, Bath(s) Other, 2 Bedrooms
    • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
    • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
    • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
    • Pets Allowed: Yes
    • Kitchen Area: Breakfast Bar, Pantry
    • Fuel Type: OilAbIn, GasNatur
    • Other Room 3 Level: First
    • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Renovated
    • Other Room 2 Level: First
    • Basement Level Rooms: Storage Room, Outside Entrance, Workshop
    • Master Bath Features: Stall Shower
    • Other Room 1: Bedroom/Office
    • Other Room 1 Level: Third
    • Other Room 2: Foyer
    • Bedroom 4 Level: Third
    • Level 3 Rooms: Bath(s) Other, 2 Bedrooms
    • Other Room 4 Level: Basement
    • Interior Features: CeilCath, CeilHigh, SmokeDet, CODetect, Shades, WlkInCls, StallShw
    • Town #: 1613
    • Other Room 4: Storage Room
    • Den Level: First
    • Exterior Description: Clapboard
    • Other Room 3: PowderRm
    • Ownership type: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/12/2026Sold$2,150,000+153.2%$715/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/1/2016Listing removed$849,000$282/sqft
    Source: KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP #3350913 Report a problem
    11/29/2016Listed for sale$849,000+2.9%$282/sqft
    Source: KELLER WILLIAMS - NJ METRO GROUP #3350913 Report a problem
    8/31/2012Sold$825,000-2.9%$274/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #2940990 Report a problem
    6/1/2012Pending sale$849,900$283/sqft
    Source: HOUSEPAD LLP #2940990 Report a problem
    5/11/2012Listed for sale$849,900+111.9%$283/sqft
    Source: HOUSEPAD LLP #2940990 Report a problem
    10/4/2011Sold$401,000+0.3%$133/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #2869901 Report a problem
    7/3/2011Listed for sale$399,900$133/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Montclair Valley Rd Office #2869901 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$27,949 +3.3%$794,900
    2024$27,050 +3.5%$794,900
    2023$26,136 +1.8%$794,900
    2022$25,683 +1.6%$794,900
    2021$25,270 +1%$794,900
    2020$25,008 +103.4%$794,900
    2019$12,297 $794,900
    2018$12,297 -48.4%$794,900 +21.3%
    2017$23,821 +3.1%$655,500
    2016$23,113 +3.5%$655,500
    2015$22,339 +3.2%$655,500
    2014$21,638 +7.8%$655,500 +0.4%
    2013$20,065 +7.5%$652,900 +25.9%
    2012$18,665 +1.7%$518,600 -28.8%
    2011$18,359 +5.5%$728,800
    2010$17,397 +3.7%$728,800
    2009$16,770 +7%$728,800
    2008$15,669 +4.4%$728,800
    2007$15,008 $728,800 +160.3%
    2006-- $280,000
    2005-- $280,000
    2004$13,748 $280,000
    2003-- $280,000
    2002-- $280,000
    2001-- $280,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Upper Montclair

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Rand Elementary School

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value
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