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$1,099,999
8 Franklin Place, Montclair, NJ, 07042
MLS# 26026150
5
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
1
Half Baths
0.2 acres (8,700 sqft)
Lot Size
1900
Year Built
Residential — Colonial
Property Type
Description
A truly updated colonial w/ character, space and finesse, only a stone's throw to trains/buses to NYC. Head south....to Montclair's sensational South End! Located on the Glen Ridge border, this special home elevates fine living with 10 rooms, Brazilian HW floors, 5 spacious BRs, 4.5 baths, beautiful finishes, au-pair/in-law suite w/ full kitchen and thats JUST for starters. The lemonade porch invites you sit a spell and enjoy the idyllic Fall surroundings. Inside, the 1st floor showcases a beautiful LR, DR, K w/ center island, spacious office/sunroom, PR and mudroom off the back. Oversized windows allow for abundant sunshine to enjoy morning coffee- and marveling at the paver deck, patio & beautiful yard. Upstairs the MBR features a WIC and MB, along with 2 more BRs, Jack-n-Jill bath and laundry room. 3rd floor features an AMAZING open floor BR, full bath w/ Palladian window, & roomy closet. The basement will impress with a BR, full bath, rec room area & full Summer kitchen. Head out back w/ the whole gang for year-round outdoor fun, enjoying your partially fenced-in yard and two outdoor spaces. A detached 2-car garage and driveway complete the picture. Commuting is a breeze w/ a 10 minute walk to the Glen Ridge train station to NYC. Upgrades include 2-zone CAC, sump pump & French drain, paver patio, landscaping lights and more. THREE parks in the neighborhood (Glenfield, Nishuane, and Canterbury), and the best block parties in town! It doesn't get any better than this.
Tax & Financial Information
| Annual Property Taxes | $20,364 (NJ Public Records) |
| Tax Assessment | $598,400 |
| Land Assessment | $198,600 |
| Listed | October 5, 2026 |
Property Features
Interior
- ✓Heating: Electric,Gas,Hot Air
- ✓Cooling: Central Air
- ✓Basement: Finished
Exterior & Lot
- ✓Parking: Detached
Listing Information
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach Realtors - Montclair — 973-744-5544
Listing Agent: Gary Martin — (917) 449-7740 — Gary.Martin@foxroach.com
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided for consumer's personal, non-commercial use only. Last updated: 10/18/2026.
Total Monthly Cost
$8,780/mo
NJ has the highest property taxes in the US. This is your real cost.
Down: $220,000 | Loan: $879,999
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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