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229 Ballantine Pkwy

Newark City, NJ 07104
  • $2,000,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 55 Days
  • MLS #: 3998591
UPDATED: 28 min ago
$2,000,000
  • 15
    BEDS
  • 0.44
    ACRES
  • 7
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 15,000
    SQFT
  • $133
    $/SQFT
Type:
Single-Family Home
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Area:

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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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229 Ballantine Pkwy Newark City, NJ 07104

  • Price: $2,000,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 55 Days
  • Updated: 28 min ago
  • MLS #: 3998591
15
Beds
7
Baths
1
½ Baths
0.44
Acres
15,000
SQFT
$133
$/SQFT
County:
Essex
Area:
Newark City
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.
Exterior Features

Approximate Lot Size 100X190 Exterior Description BrickStone Exterior Features Patio Garage Description Detached GarageSee Remarks Number Of Parking Spaces 7 Parking Driveway Description 1 Car WidthBlacktopParking Lot-ExclusiveSee Remarks Pool No Primary Style Custom Home Roof Description FlatSlate Style Custom HomeCarriage House

Interior Features

Appliances Carbon Monoxide DetectorDishwasherDryerRange/Oven-GasRefrigeratorWasher Basement Yes Basement Description FinishedFullWalkout Cooling Ceiling FanWall A/C Unit(s)Window A/C(s) Fireplace Description Bedroom 5+ Heating 1 Unit Kitchen Area Eat-In KitchenPantrySecond KitchenSeparate Dining Area Number Of Fireplaces 8 Number Of Rooms 26

Property Features

Assessment Total 356800 Block Identifier 686 Building Assessment 250400 Community Living No Easement Unknown Fha Age Restricted No Fuel Type Gas-Natural Land Assessment 106400 Sewer Public Sewer Sub Property Type Single Family Tax Amount 13569 Tax Rate Amount 3.803 Tax Year 2024 Utilities Gas-Natural Water Public Water Year Built Description ApproximateHistorical

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Garden State MLS logo © 2026 Garden State Multiple Listing Service, LLC. All rights reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or eXp Realty. Notice: The dissemination of listings on this website does not constitute the consent required by N.J.A.C. 11:5.6.1 (n) for the advertisement of listings exclusively for sale by another broker. Any such consent must be obtained in writing from the listing broker.The data relating to real estate for sale or lease on this web site comes in part from GSMLS. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than eXp Realty are marked with the GSMLS logo or an abbreviated logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing broker. Data last updated 2026-01-14T11:48:52.39.
 
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