From the moment you step inside 72 Central Avenue, the natural light makes the entire home feel bright, welcoming, and instantly easy to love. Set on a quiet, friendly street in one of Montclair's most convenient locations, this move-in ready home offers generously sized rooms, hardwood floors, central air, a sun-filled living room with a fireplace, and a beautifully updated kitchen with newer appliances. The second floor features three bedrooms and a full bath, while the spacious third floor can comfortably serve as both a bedroom and office or guest space. The basement offers even more flexibility for a gym, playroom, office, or additional hangout space. The current owners have made thoughtful improvements, including major system and exterior updates, giving buyers the comfort of a well-maintained home without the stress of immediate big-ticket projects. Outside, the fully fenced-in backyard is ideal for morning coffee, outdoor dining, gardening, or evenings around a firepit, with a detached garage adding convenience and storage. With easy access to Watchung and Walnut Street train stations, Edgemont Park, schools, shops, restaurants, and downtown Montclair, 72 Central Avenue offers the kind of comfort, convenience, and warmth that home should be.
Under contract
$829,000
72 Central Ave, Montclair Twp., NJ 07042
4beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Central airHardwood floorsGenerously sized rooms
- 52 days |
- 143 |
- 10 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Paul Gold 973-900-4629,
Prominent Properties Sir,
Kathleen Mcdonough
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4027358
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Features: Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: See Remarks
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Basement
- Features: Bath(s) Other, Laundry Room, Rec Room, Utility Room
Heating
- 1 Unit, Radiators - Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- 1 Unit, Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Blinds
- Basement: Yes,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, Shared Driveway, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Curbs
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4005SF
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1613015140000000090000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Montclair
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $539,200
- Annual tax amount: $18,958
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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$6,141/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2026 | Pending sale | $829,000 |
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| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $829,000+25.6% |
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| 12/20/2021 | Sold | $660,000+10.2% |
Source:  GSMLS #3745086 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2021 | Contingent | $599,000 |
Source: NJMLS #21040322 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2021 | Listed for sale | $599,000 |
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| 8/19/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $599,000+28.8% |
Source: New Jersey Multiple Listing Service, Inc #21027767 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2008 | Sold | $465,000-10.4% |
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| 5/15/2008 | Listing removed | $519,000 |
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| 5/6/2008 | Price change | $519,000-7.2% |
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| 4/5/2008 | Listed for sale | $559,000+103.3% |
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| 12/29/2003 | Sold | $275,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,958 +3.3% | $539,200 |
| 2024 | $18,349 +3.5% | $539,200 |
| 2023 | $17,729 +1.8% | $539,200 |
| 2022 | $17,422 +1.6% | $539,200 |
| 2021 | $17,141 +1% | $539,200 |
| 2020 | $16,963 +45.9% | $539,200 |
| 2019 | $11,629 | $539,200 |
| 2018 | $11,629 -9.1% | $539,200 +53.1% |
| 2017 | $12,799 +3.1% | $352,200 |
| 2016 | $12,419 +3.5% | $352,200 |
| 2015 | $12,003 +3.2% | $352,200 |
| 2014 | $11,626 +1.5% | $352,200 |
| 2013 | $11,457 -8.5% | $352,200 |
| 2012 | $12,518 +1.7% | $352,200 -27.9% |
| 2011 | $12,313 +5.5% | $488,800 |
| 2010 | $11,668 +3.7% | $488,800 |
| 2009 | $11,247 +7% | $488,800 |
| 2008 | $10,509 +19.4% | $488,800 |
| 2007 | $8,801 | $488,800 +205.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $160,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $160,200 |
| 2004 | $7,616 | $160,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $160,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $160,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $160,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 07042
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Edgemont Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Renaissance Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Montclair High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Montclair
- Middle: Montclair
- High: Montclair
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