This 4 bed 3.5 bath colonial is big without feeling formal, updated without having all its character renovated out of it, and has enough different spaces that everyone can find somewhere to disappear when they've had enough of everyone else. The big kitchen is seriously well equipped with tons of cabinetry and counter space; plus an oversized island and a sun-filled breakfast area surrounded by windows, all of which open onto a comfortable family room, giving the whole back of the house an easy, connected feel. Completing the main floor is FLR with fireplace, FDR, Sunroom for play or WFH, powder room and mudroom. Upstairs, the spacious en suite primary has sitting area, great natural light, two walk-in closets and a bath with double vanity, soaking tub and separate shower. The other 2 beds are bright and big plus another full bath and laundry. Even more finished space on third fl that can flex with whatever life throws at you - office, hangout, guests, or some combo of all of the above.And then there's the lower level, which is less basement ,and more OMG. Exposed brick, high ceilings, one of a kind mural by renown graffiti artist, room for games, TV and more. Watchung Plaza is close by for coffee, dinner, errands and the train to NYC, while 121 acres Brookdale Park gives you trails, fields, tennis, playgrounds, and concerts. It's the kind of neighborhood where you can and will make community AND you can and will actually leave the car at home - suburban superpower!
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$1,799,000
228 Watchung Ave, Montclair Twp., NJ 07043
4beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
9,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 13 days
- 3,178
- 255
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Susan Horowitz 973-337-6035,
West Of Hudson Real Estate
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4050857
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 486
- Dimensions: 27 x 18
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 294
- Dimensions: 21 x 14
Primary bathroom
- Features: Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 18 x 16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 15 x 17
Basement
- Features: Rec Room, Storage Room, Utility Room
Heating
- 2 Units, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- 2 Units, Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Level 2
Features
- Breakfast, Foyer, Rec Room, Storage Room
- Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Yes,Finished,French Drain,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Circular Driveway, Driveway-Exclusive, Hard Surface, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open Porch(es)
- Exterior features: Curbs, Sidewalk
- Fencing: Privacy
Lot
- Size: 9,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 150 IRR
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1613045040000000100000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Charge Extra
- Water: Public, Water Charge Extra
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector
Location
- Region: Montclair
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $762,300
- Annual tax amount: $26,802
- Date on market: 9/8/2026
- Exclusions: none
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,799,000+95% |
Source:  NJMLS #26032660 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Listing removed | $8,750 |
Source:  GSMLS #3969212 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2025 | Price change | $8,750-7.9% |
Source: GSMLS #3969212 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Price change | $9,500-20.8% |
Source: GSMLS #3969212 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $12,000 |
Source: GSMLS #3969212 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2018 | Sold | $922,800+23.2% |
Source:  GSMLS #3467473 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2018 | Listed for sale | $749,000+78.3% |
Source: Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty #1817692 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2003 | Sold | $420,000+26.7% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2000 | Sold | $331,500+2782.6% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/1997 | Sold | $11,500-94.6% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/1994 | Sold | $213,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,802 +3.3% | $762,300 |
| 2024 | $25,941 +3.5% | $762,300 |
| 2023 | $25,064 +1.8% | $762,300 |
| 2022 | $24,630 +1.6% | $762,300 |
| 2021 | $24,234 +1% | $762,300 |
| 2020 | $23,982 +39.5% | $762,300 |
| 2019 | $17,190 | $762,300 |
| 2018 | $17,190 -18.2% | $762,300 +31.8% |
| 2017 | $21,012 +3.1% | $578,200 |
| 2016 | $20,387 +3.5% | $578,200 |
| 2015 | $19,705 +3.2% | $578,200 |
| 2014 | $19,086 +39.4% | $578,200 |
| 2013 | $13,692 +5.6% | $578,200 +37.4% |
| 2012 | $12,972 +1.7% | $420,900 -16.9% |
| 2011 | $12,759 +5.5% | $506,500 |
| 2010 | $12,090 +3.7% | $506,500 |
| 2009 | $11,655 +7% | $506,500 |
| 2008 | $10,890 -5.6% | $506,500 |
| 2007 | $11,540 | $506,500 +135.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $215,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $215,300 |
| 2004 | $10,571 | $215,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $215,300 +1.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $213,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $213,000 |
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Neighborhood: Upper Montclair
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Magnet
- Middle: Magnet
- High: Montclair
Source: GSMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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