Welcome to this fully renovated 4-bedroom, 3.2-bathroom Colonial located in the coveted Montrose section of South Orange on a beautiful tree-lined street close to downtown shops, restaurants, and the South Orange Train Station for an easy NYC commute. This smart home features a sun-drenched living room with a marble-tiled fireplace, effortlessly flowing into a gourmet Chef's Kitchen adorned with quartz countertops, a farm sink, Thermador appliances, an added pantry, and breakfast bar seating. Control your lighting, temperature, and music with the Alexa Command Center--additional SMART/green features include: solar panels, Ring doorbell, and keyless entry. The bright family room provides excellent bonus space, while the Primary Suite offers custom shades, a walk-in closet, and a luxurious ensuite double-vanity bathroom. The second level has two additional bedrooms and a spacious hall bath, while the private third level serves as an ultimate Junior Suite with a fourth bedroom, walk-in closet, and full bath. Enjoy a finished basement with a Rec Room, Laundry, Half bath, and storage. Modern upgrades include 2-zone HVAC, new windows, siding, electrical, plumbing, and a freshly painted interior. The exterior boasts a new front walkway, and a fully enclosed backyard featuring privacy fencing with three gates and a gorgeous paver patio, as well as a 2-car garage. Complete with custom shades and freshly painted this move-in ready luxury property is the perfect modern haven.
Under contract
Price cut: $50K (7/15)
$999,000
653 Hamilton Rd, South Orange Village Twp., NJ 07079
4beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$1,014,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New front walkwayLuxurious ensuite double-vanity bathroomSpacious hall bathCustom shadesFreshly painted interiorWalk-in closetMarble-tiled fireplace
- 64 days |
- 379 |
- 10 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Pamela Sockwell 917-657-8800,
Compass New Jersey, Llc
Source: GSMLS,MLS#: 4036728
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 11 x 9
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Stall Shower
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 243
- Dimensions: 9 x 27
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 338
- Dimensions: 26 x 13
Basement
- Features: Laundry Room, Powder Room, Rec Room, Storage Room
Heating
- 2 Units, Forced Air, Zoned, Natural Gas, Solar-Leased
Cooling
- 2 Units, Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, In Basement
Features
- Rec Room, Storage Room
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Yes,Finished,Full,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: 1 Car Width, 2 Car Width, Asphalt, See Remarks, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Curbs, Sidewalk
Lot
- Size: 10,018 Square Feet
- Dimensions: .225 AC
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1619007020000000380000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1924
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Gas-Natural
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Fiber Optic Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Subdivision: Montrose
Location
- Region: South Orange
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $749,700
- Annual tax amount: $19,372
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
- Exclusions: Personal property. TV and TV stand in Rec Room
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,014,400
$964,000 - $1.07M
$4,818/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Pending sale | $999,000 |
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| 7/15/2026 | Price change | $999,000-4.8% |
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| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,049,000+10.5% |
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| 7/2/2024 | Sold | $949,000+1.1% |
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| 5/29/2024 | Pending sale | $939,000 |
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| 5/9/2024 | Price change | $939,000-10.5% |
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| 4/10/2024 | Price change | $1,049,000-5.1% |
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| 3/26/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,105,000+67.4% |
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| 7/18/2023 | Sold | $660,000+1.6% |
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| 5/6/2023 | Pending sale | $649,900 |
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| 4/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $649,900 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,372 +37.2% | $749,700 +33.2% |
| 2024 | $14,121 -1.3% | $562,800 +38% |
| 2023 | $14,305 +3.6% | $407,900 |
| 2022 | $13,807 +3.2% | $407,900 |
| 2021 | $13,379 +2.6% | $407,900 |
| 2020 | $13,045 +1.5% | $407,900 |
| 2019 | $12,849 | $407,900 |
| 2018 | $12,849 +6.6% | $407,900 |
| 2017 | $12,058 +2.4% | $407,900 +29.5% |
| 2016 | $11,778 +2.1% | $315,000 |
| 2015 | $11,532 +3% | $315,000 |
| 2014 | $11,195 +2.5% | $315,000 |
| 2013 | $10,918 -15.9% | $315,000 |
| 2012 | $12,976 +4% | $315,000 -33.7% |
| 2011 | $12,483 +3.8% | $474,800 |
| 2010 | $12,022 +3.6% | $474,800 |
| 2009 | $11,609 +1.9% | $474,800 |
| 2008 | $11,393 +5.5% | $474,800 +171.3% |
| 2007 | $10,798 | $175,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $175,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $175,000 |
| 2004 | $9,730 | $175,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $175,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $175,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $175,000 |
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Neighborhood: 07079
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMarshall Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10South Orange Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 6/10Columbia Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Somsd Iii
- Middle: Somsd Iii
- High: Columbia
Source: GSMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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