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Newark City,NJ 07104
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 15,000 sqft
Price per Sqft $133
MLS Listing ID 3998591
Style Custom Home, Carriage House
Bedrooms 15
Full Baths 7
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Annual Tax Amount $13,569
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.440 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family
Property Description
Step into timeless elegance with this extraordinary historic estate in Newark?s prestigious Forest Hill neighborhood. Set on the largest lot in the area, this remarkable home features stunning original architectural details, soaring ceilings, a walk-up attic, and a charming carriage house. With 26 rooms including 15 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 3 half baths, it offers a perfect balance of historic charm and modern comfort, including a spacious living room, family room, formal dining room, breathtaking ballroom, year-round porch, full-size kitchen, and convenient laundry room. The second level includes 8 bedrooms with 3 Jack-and-Jill baths and an additional full bath. The original carriage house offers a basement and space for 3 cars, with potential to transform into a private apartment, studio, or guest suite. Within walking distance to transportation, and close to restaurants, schools, and Branch Brook Park, this home offers exceptional potential as a bed-and-breakfast, Airbnb, or creative use. Expansive grounds provide endless possibilities for entertaining, relaxing, or creating your own private oasis. This estate is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Newark?s storied legacy.
Location
State NJ
County Essex
Rooms
Basement Finished, Full, Walkout
Kitchen Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Second Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
Interior
Heating Gas-Natural
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Wall A/C Unit(s), Window A/C(s)
Fireplaces Number 8
Fireplaces Type Bedroom 5+
Heat Source Gas-Natural
Exterior
Exterior Feature Brick, Stone
Parking Features Detached Garage, See Remarks
Garage Spaces 3.0
Utilities Available Gas-Natural
Roof Type Flat, Slate
Building
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public Water
Architectural Style Custom Home, Carriage House
Others
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple