$2,000,000

229 Ballantine Pkwy, Newark City, NJ 07104

  • 15 beds |
  • 7 baths |
  • 15,000 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in ——
  • Property Lot Size Icon0.44acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 3 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $133/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 22 days ago

Property 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.

Listing Status:
Active
Listing Office:
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY : 973-263-0400
MLS ID:
3998591
  • Kitchen: Eat-In KitchenPantrySecond KitchenSeparate Dining Area
  • Appliances: Carbon Monoxide DetectorDishwasherDryerRange/Oven-GasRefrigeratorWasher
  • Basement: FinishedFullWalkout
  • A/C: Ceiling FanWall A/C Unit(s)Window A/C(s)
  • Heating: 1 UnitGas-Natural
  • Fireplace: Bedroom 5+Fireplaces: 8
  • General: BrickStonePatio
  • Style: Custom HomeCarriage House
  • Parking: Parking spaces: 7
  • Roofing: FlatSlate
  • County: Essex
  • Driveway: 1 Car WidthBlacktopParking Lot-ExclusiveSee Remarks
  • Zoning: 1614-00686-0000-00029-0000-
  • Utilities: Gas-Natural
  • Water: Public Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

This listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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Location

Schools Nearby

A

Abington Avenue Elementary School

209 Abington Ave, Newark, NJ, 07107

Grades PK-8

0.51 miles away

A

Abington Avenue Elementary School

209 Abington Ave, Newark, NJ, 07107

Grades PK-8

0.51 miles away

T

Technology High School

223 Broadway, Newark, NJ, 07104

Grades 9-12

0.94 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.