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.
Sold for $2,250,000
$2,250,000
53 Melrose Pl, Montclair, NJ 07042
5beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in ----
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$2,329,000 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$6,227 Estimated rent
Home value
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$2.05M - $2.66M
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Listed by:
Pamela B. Koep 973-860-8778,
West of Hudson Real Estate
Bought with:
Amy Pretto
Christie's International Real Estate Group-Montclair
Source: NJMLS,MLS#: 25003601
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas, Hot Water, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: 1 Fireplace
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Details: Attached
Features
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Features: Regular
Details
- Parcel number: 1301210000000009
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Clapboard
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Close/Parks, Close/School, Close/Shopg, Close/Trans
Location
- Region: Montclair
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Private
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2025 | Sold | $2,250,000+21.6% |
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| 2/14/2025 | Pending sale | $1,850,000 |
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| 2/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000+110.2% |
Source: NJMLS #25003601 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2006 | Sold | $880,000+252% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/1996 | Sold | $250,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,026 +3.3% | $797,100 |
| 2024 | $27,125 +3.5% | $797,100 |
| 2023 | $26,209 +1.8% | $797,100 |
| 2022 | $25,754 +1.6% | $797,100 |
| 2021 | $25,340 +1% | $797,100 |
| 2020 | $25,077 +38.8% | $797,100 |
| 2019 | $18,063 | $797,100 |
| 2018 | $18,063 -19% | $797,100 +29.8% |
| 2017 | $22,313 +3.1% | $614,000 |
| 2016 | $21,650 +3.5% | $614,000 |
| 2015 | $20,925 +3.2% | $614,000 |
| 2014 | $20,268 +1.5% | $614,000 |
| 2013 | $19,973 -10.1% | $614,000 |
| 2012 | $22,214 +1.7% | $614,000 -29.2% |
| 2011 | $21,850 +5.5% | $867,400 |
| 2010 | $20,705 +3.7% | $867,400 |
| 2009 | $19,959 +7% | $867,400 |
| 2008 | $18,649 +1.8% | $867,400 |
| 2007 | $18,321 | $867,400 +153.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $341,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $341,800 |
| 2004 | $16,782 | $341,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $341,800 +30.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $262,400 +5% |
| 2001 | -- | $250,000 |
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Neighborhood: 07042
Nearby schools
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- NANishuane Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Glenfield Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Montclair High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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- New Jersey
- Essex County
- Montclair
- 07042
- 53 Melrose Pl
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