Rare opportunity to own a historic gem in Newark's prestigious Forest Hill neighborhood! This grand architectural residence features 26 rooms, including 15 bedrooms, 7 full baths, and 1 half bath, offering timeless elegance and extraordinary space. The main level includes a stately living room, formal dining room, expansive family room, ballroom-style entertaining area, a large kitchen, bedroom, 1.5 baths, and laundry room perfect for both daily living and entertaining. The second level offers 8 bedrooms and 4 full baths, including Jack-and-Jill setups for added convenience. A charming four-season porch provides year-round enjoyment, while the original carriage house with a basement can be used as car garage or offers potential for a guest suite, home office, or private apartment. Located just minutes from Branch Brook Park, light rail, and shopping, this one-of-a-kind property combines character, space, and an unbeatable location.
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$2,400,000
229 Ballantine Pkwy, Newark City, NJ 07104
15beds
--sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
0.44 Acres Lot
$2,367,100 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large kitchenCharming four-season porchFormal dining roomBallroom-style entertaining areaExpansive family room
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Zillow last checked: 17 hours ago
Listing updated: July 27, 2025 at 03:37am
Listed by:
Hajira Yafai 973-876-0970,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 3973698

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 15
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, See Remarks, Separate Dining Area
Heating
- 1 Unit, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Yes,Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 8
- Fireplace features: Bedroom 5+, Family Room, Living Room
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, Asphalt, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 9
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 190
Details
- Parcel number: 1614006860000000290000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Roof: Slate
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Newark
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $356,800
- Annual tax amount: $13,569
- Date on market: 7/8/2025
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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