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  • $4,792,200

    56 Highland Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

    7beds
    9,307sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1926
    2.53 Acres Lot
    $4,792,200 Zestimate®
    $515/sqft
    $6,548 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $4,792,200

    $4.07M - $5.65M

    $6,548/mo

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    What's special

    Situated on Highland Avenue, you can experience the most breathtaking sunrises over the NYC skyline and magnificent views of New York City lights at night. This stone English Manor home, set on 2.5+ acres, features unmatched historic detail w/state of the art finishes. Restored and renovated by Jack Finn, spectacular detail includes 4 fpl, coffered ceilings, ornate plasterwork, leaded + stained glass windows and magnificent carved woodwork. Each room is breathtakingly beautiful and elegant. Formal rooms on the 1st include the Living Rm w/fpl, Dining Rm w/fpl, Library w/fpl and Family Rm w/fpl. The gourmet Kit features custom cabinetry, granite counters + stainless steel appliances and separate Breakfast Rm. Upstairs the fantastic Primary Suite includes spectacular Bath suite w/19x19 Closet/Dressing Rm, Bath, Dressing/Makeup Area + Sitting Room. There are 3 additional Bdrs and Bths on 2nd floor +office. The 3rd flr has 2 Bdrs + Bath, large office + Game Room. The Basement has a huge Fm Rm w/fpl, Gym, and a spa like Steam Shower and multiple person sauna. The backyard is a resort-like oasis with pool + waterfall, luscious landscaping w/hydrangeas + ferns and newly built cabana/pool house with Kitchen, Bar, Bth, changing room, and even a Laundry. A large level grass field provides space for hours of fun +play. In addition to this glorious home and its professionally landscaped grounds, there is a 2 Bdr Carriage House above the 3 car garage. Property backs onto parkland.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 7
    • Bathrooms: 8
    • Full bathrooms: 6
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Skylight, BarWet, CeilHigh, SmokeDet, CeilBeam, CODetect, WlkInCls, Elevator, StallShw, SoakTub, Sauna, Steam
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Yes
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 9,307 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 11
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone, Stucco, Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 2.53 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1300407000000014

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1926

    Utilities & green energy

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

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Montclair

    Other

    Other facts
    • Basement: Yes
    • Fireplace Desc: Living Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Rec Room, Library
    • Flooring: Carpeting, Wood
    • Heating: 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
    • Lot Description: Level Lot, Backs to Park Land, Skyline View
    • Ownership Type: Fee Simple
    • Dining Room Level: First
    • Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Center Island, Separate Dining Area
    • Family Room Level: First
    • Kitchen Level: First
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Living Room Level: First
    • Level 1 Rooms: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, Powder Room, Breakfast Room, Den, Library, Entrance Vestibule
    • Water: Public Water
    • Basement Description: Finished, Finished-Partially, Walkout
    • Level 2 Rooms: Bath Main, 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other, Office
    • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
    • Master Bedroom Desc: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Sitting Room, Dressing Room
    • Cooling: Central Air, 4 Units
    • Master Bath Features: Soaking Tub, Stall Shower
    • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
    • Parking/Driveway Description: Blacktop, Paver Block
    • Exterior Description: Wood, Stone, Stucco
    • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate, Historical
    • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
    • Fuel Type: Oil Tank Below Ground
    • Pool: Yes
    • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
    • Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Disposal, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
    • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
    • Exterior Features: Patio, Barbeque, Sprinklr, Carriage, OutDrKit
    • Other Room 3 Level: Basement
    • Garage Description: See Remarks
    • Primary Style: Custom Home
    • Other Room 1 Level: First
    • Easement: Yes
    • Utilities: Gas-Natural
    • Water Heater: Gas
    • Pool Description: In-Ground Pool, Heated, Gunite
    • Level 3 Rooms: Office, BathOthr, Storage, 2Bedroom, GameRoom
    • Other Room 4 Level: Third
    • Basement Level Rooms: Walkout, BathOthr, Laundry, Storage, Media, Exercise, RecRoom, Sauna
    • Interior Features: Skylight, BarWet, CeilHigh, SmokeDet, CeilBeam, CODetect, WlkInCls, Elevator, StallShw, SoakTub, Sauna, Steam
    • Other Room 1: Library
    • Other Room 2 Level: Third
    • Other Room 3: Rec Room
    • Roof Description: Slate
    • Other Level Rooms: Additional Bedroom, Additional Bathroom
    • Other Room 4: Bedroom
    • Style: Custom Home
    • Den Level: Second
    • Other Room 2: Game Room
    • Town #: Montclair Twp.
    • Ownership type: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/6/2023Sold$3,300,000-13.2%$355/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3795329 Report a problem
    9/17/2022Pending sale$3,800,000$408/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3795329 Report a problem
    7/12/2022Listed for sale$3,800,000-10.6%$408/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3795329 Report a problem
    7/11/2022Listing removed--
    Source: GSMLS #3774987 Report a problem
    4/12/2022Listed for sale$4,249,000+106.2%$457/sqft
    Source: GSMLS #3774987 Report a problem
    1/27/2005Sold$2,061,000+33%$221/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/31/2001Sold$1,550,000+254.3%$167/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/30/1994Sold$437,500$47/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$81,779 +3.3%$2,325,900
    2024$79,150 -9.9%$2,325,900 -13.1%
    2023$87,799 +1.8%$2,677,700 +0.3%
    2022$86,277 +1.6%$2,670,300
    2021$84,889 +1%$2,670,300
    2020$84,008 +36.9%$2,670,300
    2019$61,380 $2,670,300
    2018$61,380 -21.4%$2,670,300 +24.2%
    2017$78,131 +3.1%$2,150,000
    2016$75,809 +3.5%$2,150,000
    2015$73,272 -6.6%$2,150,000
    2014$78,435 +1.5%$2,150,000 -9.5%
    2013$77,295 -2.5%$2,376,100
    2012$79,309 +1.7%$2,376,100 -23.3%
    2011$78,008 +5.5%$3,096,800
    2010$73,921 -9.1%$3,096,800 +0.7%
    2009$81,313 +10.3%$3,075,000 -10.3%
    2008$73,691 +8.6%$3,427,500
    2007$67,879 $3,427,500 +192.6%
    2006-- $1,171,400
    2005-- $1,171,400
    2004$57,516 $1,171,400
    2003-- $1,171,400 +2.8%
    2002-- $1,140,000 +3.6%
    2001-- $1,100,000

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    Neighborhood: Upper Montclair

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