10 Interesting Homes For Sale In Essex County: Year In Review – Montclair, NJ Patch

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — People looking for an out-of-the-ordinary home in Essex County had plenty of options this year, according to realtors.

Check out 10 of the year’s most interesting and unusual homes that hit the Essex County market in 2019.

Frank Lloyd Wright House In Essex County On Market Again

ADDRESS: 63 Chestnut Hill Place, Glen Ridge

PRICE: $1.2 million

CLAIM TO FAME: It’s known as the Stuart Richardson House, and it’s one of the hippest properties in Essex County. But that’s the sort of pedigree that comes with saying your home was designed by master architect Frank Lloyd Wright. (See more)

Tony Soprano’s House For Sale In North Caldwell

ADDRESS: 14 Aspen Drive, North Caldwell

PRICE: $3.4 million

CLAIM TO FAME: On the surface, the two-story, four-bedroom house on Aspen Drive in North Caldwell is just like many others in the neighborhood. But it’s value – which its owners are pegging at $3.4 million – is due to its somewhat infamous pedigree. It used to be the home of Tony Soprano and kin. (See more)

‘One Of A Kind Home’ In Nutley Was Originally Carriage House

ADDRESS: 400 Passaic Avenue, Nutley

PRICE: $665,000

CLAIM TO FAME: “This one of a kind unique home is perfect for extended families and those who love to entertain. Built circa 1850 as a carriage house, with original molding, wainscoting woodwork, window seats, stained glass and soaring barn doors still intact.” (See more)

West Orange ‘Landmark’ Monastery Home Selling For $1.5M

ADDRESS: 29 Ridgeway Avenue, West Orange

PRICE: $1,500,000

CLAIM TO FAME: “Gorgeous architectural lines and curves grace this bit of Wonderland in the desirable St. Cloud section. This iconic property has been a monastery homes for decades and is a local landmark.” (See more)

$1M Cliffhanging Home In Montclair Is ‘Perfect For Artists’

ADDRESS: 36 Mountainside Park Terrace, Montclair

PRICE: $1,050,000

CLAIM TO FAME: “Impressive cliffhanging contemporary built on a forested lot and designed to use physical height as its key asset Expansive views of the NYC skyline. Connected to nature yet convenient to Manhattan.” (See more)

$849K Victorian Home In Caldwell Is ‘Rich With Original Details’

ADDRESS: 34 Crane Street, Caldwell

PRICE: $849,000

CLAIM TO FAME: “Pristine award-winning Victorian home located a short distance from the heart of Caldwell, schools and public transportation to NYC. This home is rich with original details and will not disappoint.” (See more)

Verona WOW House Is ‘It’s Own Park’

ADDRESS: 10 Overlook Park, Verona

PRICE: $1,099,000

CLAIM TO FAME: “Set on 1.07 acres, this grand-style late Victorian with six bedrooms has colonial details. Enjoy all the luxury features of its day including soaring high ceilings, distinctive custom cherry paneling, over sized rooms, ornate ceiling moldings , oak hardwood flooring, wood-burning fireplaces and a copper ceiling.” (See more)

Newark Home Has ‘Old World Charm, Low Property Taxes’

ADDRESS: 556 Ridge Street, Newark

PRICE: $725,000

CLAIM TO FAME: “Curious to find out what makes Forest Hill, Newark so uniquely wonderful? Find out for yourself with this impressive Georgian Colonial, centrally located to take full advantage of all this upscale community has to offer.” (See more)

Peek Inside This 289-Year-Old ‘Fairy Tale Property’ In Livingston

ADDRESS: 76 Beaufort Ave, Livingston

PRICE: $549,000

CLAIM TO FAME: “Charm and character describes The Beach House, one of Livingston’s ‘original’ homes. This home and fairy tale property is so unique, it is a must-see.” (See more)

$5.5M Montclair Home Is ‘Most Spectacular Estate In NJ’: Realtor

ADDRESS: Highland Avenue, Montclair

PRICE: $5,500,000

CLAIM TO FAME: “Come live in the most spectacular estate in NJ. Built in 2011, this 5+ acre private estate will take your breath away with its panoramic views of the NYC skyline, from the GW Bridge to the Verrazano Bridge! The estate features 8 bedrooms each w/ full bath included, an in-law suite, maid’s quarters, one bedroom pool house w/ living room, fireplace, full kitchen and bath. Elevator, generator, Wine cellar, sauna, workout room, media room, life size chess set and so much more.” (See more)

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