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229 Ballantine Parkway
Newark City, NJ 07104
Newark City
Newark Public Schools
Essex County
Asking Price$2,000,000
Bedrooms15
Full Baths7
Partial Baths1
Acres0.44
Interior Sqft15,000
Age-7973
HeatingNatural Gas
Fireplaces8
CoolingWall Unit
WaterPublic
SewerPublic
Garages3
BasementWalkout
Taxes (2024)$13,569
Parking1 Car

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.

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

Details
Architectural Type - Custom Home, Carriage House
Garage(s) - Detached Garage
Parking - 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Parking Lot-Exclusive
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
Roofing - Flat, Slate
Exterior Features - Patio, Brick, Stone
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

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Assessment : 356800
Latitude : 40.77063
Longitude : -74.17201
EveryHome Number : 998591-12025
Listing Courtesy COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
Zoning Designation