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$1,299,000
12 Melrose Place, Montclair, NJ, 07042
MLS# 26036871
7
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Half Baths
0.328 acres (14,280 sqft)
Lot Size
1900
Year Built
Residential — Colonial
Property Type
Description
EXCEPTIONAL 7-BEDROOM, 3.1 BATH COLONIAL ON PREMIERE TREE-LINED STREET CLOSE TO NYC TRANSP & VIBRANT DOWNTOWN MONTCLAIR. Set on approximately 1/3 acre, this gracious and distinctive home combines beautiful architectural character with generous living space and gorgeous outdoor areas. A welcoming foyer opens to a sun-filled living room w/floor-to-ceiling windows & a handsome WB fireplace. The adjoining family room is currently a home theater but offers flexibility as a playroom or office. Formal dining room w/FR doors opens to the deck & expansive, level backyard. Charming eat-in kitchen features an island, abundant cabinetry, open shelving & SS apps including 6-burner gas range, double oven & dishwasher. A convenient mudroom and powder room complete the 1st floor. Four bedrooms on 2nd floor features 4 generously sized rooms including a primary suite. Primary bedroom has FR doors opening to a truly special covered porch overlooking mature magnolia, Japanese maple & dogwood trees-a private retreat w/wonderful views & the character of another era. The suite also includes a WI closet and full bath. 3 additional bedrooms & a full bath complete the 3rd floor. Fin lower level includes a walk-in wine room. Additional features: newly refinished floors, freshly painted rooms, 2-zone AC & 2-car det garage. Ideally located on one of Montclair's most coveted tree-lined streets, w/convenient access to NYC transportation, restaurants, shops in downtown Montclair & cultural attractions.
Tax & Financial Information
| Annual Property Taxes | $33,914 (NJ Public Records) |
| Tax Assessment | $996,600 |
| Land Assessment | $310,000 |
| Listed | September 28, 2026 |
Property Features
Interior
- ✓Heating: Baseboard,Hot Water,Oil,Radiators
- ✓Cooling: Central Air
- ✓Basement: Unfinished
Exterior & Lot
- ✓Parking: Detached
Listing Information
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty - NJ Metro Group — 973-783-7400
Listing Agent: Jessica Keefe — (973) 997-0535 — jessicakeefe@kw.com
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use only. Last updated: 10/16/2026.
Total Monthly Cost
$11,190/mo
NJ has the highest property taxes in the US. This is your real cost.
Down: $259,800 | Loan: $1,039,200
Estimates for informational purposes only. Insurance, maintenance, and flood costs are approximations. Consult a lender and insurance agent for accurate quotes.
Commute From This Home
Montclair
Montclair-Boonton Line
Montclair State/Bay St
~0.5 mi from town center
Commute times are peak-hour estimates based on NJ Transit schedules and typical traffic. Actual times may vary. Drive times assume weekday morning rush hour.
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