Listing Details

229 Ballantine Pkwy,Newark City, NJ 07104-1445

  • November 20, 2025

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.

Details

Last Updated On: November 20th, 2025 at 1:13 am
Property ID:PT-12935359-AXZR
Offer Type:For Sale
Property Type:Single Family
Price: 2,000,000 $
Bedrooms:15
Bathrooms:7
Year Built:9999

Additional Details

Listing Details

Status: Active

Location

County: Essex
Lotsize: 100X190
Lot Identifier: 29

Home Details

Total Baths: 7.10
Partial Baths: 1
Open Parking: 7
Pool: No
Basement: Yes
Exterior Description: Brick, Stone
Roof Description: Flat, Slate
Garage Description: Detached Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3
Style: Custom Home, Carriage House
Acreage: 0.44
Appliances: Carbon Monoxide Detector, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven-Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Basement Description: Finished, Full, Walkout
Fireplace: Bedroom 5+
Kitchen Area: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Second Kitchen, Separate Dining Area
Number of Fireplaces: 8
Number of Rooms: 26
YB/Desc: 9999 - Approximate, Historical
Easement: Unknown
Parking/Driveway Description: 1 Car Width, Blacktop, Parking Lot-Exclusive
Primary Style: Custom Home
Block Identifier: 686
County Number: 16
Town Number: 1614
Possession: At closing

Utilities

Heat Source: Gas-Natural
Heat System: 1 Unit
Cool System: Ceiling Fan, Wall A/C Unit(s), Window A/C(s)
Water: Public Water
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Gas-Natural

Taxes, Fees & Assessments

Ownership Type: Fee Simple
Tax ID For Property: 1614-00686-0000-00029-0000-
Tax Amount: $13,569.00
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Rate: 3.803%
Tax Rate Year: 2025
Land Assessment: $106,400.00
Building Assessment: $250,400.00
Total Assessment: $356,800.00
Community Living: No

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