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229 Ballantine Parkway
Newark City, NJ 07104
Bedrooms
15
Full Baths
7
Partial Baths
1
Acres
0.44
Interior Sqft
15,000
Age
-7973
Heating
Natural Gas
Fireplaces
8
Cooling
Wall Unit
Water
Public
Sewer
Public
Garages
3
Basement
Walkout
Taxes (2024)
$13,569
Parking
1 Car
Additional Details Below

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

Driving Directions

Take I-280 East, exit 13 toward First Street, then follow signs to Branch Brook Parkway to 229 Ballantine Parkway.

Listing Details

Summary
Architectural Type

Custom Home, Carriage House

Garage(s)

Detached Garage

Parking

1 Car Width, Blacktop, Parking Lot-Exclusive

Interior Features
Basement

Finished, Full, Walkout

Fireplace(s)

Bedroom 5+

Appliances

Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer

Rooms List

Kitchen: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Second Kitchen, Separate Dining Area

Exterior Features
Roofing

Flat, Slate

Exterior Features

Patio, Brick, Stone

Utilities
Cooling

Ceiling Fan, Wall A/C Unit(s), Window A/C(s)

Heating

1 Unit, Gas-Natural

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water

Public Water

Additional Utilities

Gas-Natural

Miscellaneous

Assessment : 356,800
Zoning:
Lattitude : 40.77063
Longitude : -74.17201
MLS# : 3998591
Views : 173
Listed By: of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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