126 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042-2944

Off market aug 2022 for $1.5M

$1,867,831

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,056/mo

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3,815

sq ft

126 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042-2944

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

0.32 acresLot Size

$490Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by DANIELLE SHARRET • COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Contact: 973-994-4323

Bought with DANIELLE SHARRET • COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

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•Source:GSMLS #3796463

Redfin Estimate

$1,867,831

$288K since sold in August 2022$42K since October

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This home's estimate is 2.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.92M) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$2,100,000
A
6 beds4 baths— sq ft
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SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$2,100,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths— sq ft
33 Erwin Park Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
Compass New Jersey, LLC-Montclair
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,200,000
C
— beds— baths— sq ft
157 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042-3932
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,275,000
D
6 beds4 baths— sq ft
132 Christopher St, Montclair, NJ 07042-4229

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Market trends in 07042, NJ

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

113.9%

2.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$51K MoM

Avg. days on market

41d

18 days MoM

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25 MoM

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Sale history for 126 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

GSMLS #3796463

Aug 22, 2022

Sold

$1,580,000

$414/sq ft

Jul 28, 2022

Delisted

—

Jul 15, 2022

Listed

$1,299,000

$340/sq ft

NJMLS #22027147

Aug 24, 2022

Contingent

—

Aug 22, 2022

Sold

$1,580,000

$414/sq ft

Jul 15, 2022

Listed

$1,299,000

$340/sq ft

Fully renovated 6 bed 3.5 Bath home provides modern comforts without compromising on historical style and charm. On e of Montclair's famous 7 sisters this Carpenter Gothic/stick style home (built c. 1880) has been meticulously restored to its former glory with tasteful updates. ALL NEW ELECTRIC, PLUMBING, 2 zone HVAC, wide red oak floors, wraparound CEDAR porch, HARDIE PLANK siding, ANDERSON 400 windows, patio, fenced level yard, and 2 car garage, excellent first floor layout w/ large Dining Room, Living Room, Family Room & Kitchen. Be overwhelmed by the 10/5 ft ceilings and grand Dining Room complete w/ custom chandelier medallion and arched nook. Walk to the Living room w/ its floor-length windows and decorative, marble fireplace or to your new Kitchen w/ VIKING APPLIANCES, large island, farmhouse sin, , fitted pantry, mud room and large picture window facing the backyard. 2nd Fl includes the Primary Suite, 2 addt'l bedrooms, 1 Bathroom and Laundry.

GSMLS #3700147

Aug 13, 2021

Sold

$600,000

$157/sq ft

Apr 23, 2021

Delisted

—

Mar 27, 2021

Listed

$649,000

$170/sq ft

Mar 24, 2021

Coming Soon

$649,000

$170/sq ft

NJMLS #21010561

Apr 23, 2021

Contingent

—

Mar 24, 2021

Listed

$649,000

$170/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 13, 2000

Sold

$314,000

$82/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$29,788 (+3.3%)

$220,000 + $627,200

$847,200

2024

$28,830 (+0.7%)

$220,000 + $627,200

$847,200

2023

$28,635 (+54.1%)

$220,000 + $627,200

$847,200

2022

$18,584 (−6.0%)

$220,000 + $345,200

$565,200

2021

$19,777 (+1.6%)

$220,000 + $345,200

$565,200

2020

$19,459 (+1.0%)

$220,000 + $392,100

$612,100

2019

$19,257 (+1.7%)

$220,000 + $392,100

$612,100

2018

$18,938 (+3.8%)

$220,000 + $392,100

$612,100

2017

$18,248 (+2.8%)

$220,000 + $392,100

$612,100

2016

$17,759 (+6.6%)

$214,700 + $274,000

$488,700

2014

$16,654 (+3.2%)

$214,700 + $274,000

$488,700

2013

$16,132 (+1.5%)

$214,700 + $274,000

$488,700

2012

$15,897 (−12.2%)

$214,700 + $274,000

$488,700

2011

$18,114 (+1.7%)

$214,700 + $274,000

$488,700

2010

$17,817 (+5.5%)

$342,000 + $365,300

$707,300

2009

$16,883

$342,000 + $365,300

$707,300

Tax history for 126 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$29,788 (+3.3%)

$220,000 + $627,200

$847,200

2024

$28,830 (+0.7%)

$220,000 + $627,200

$847,200

2023

$28,635 (+54.1%)

$220,000 + $627,200

$847,200

2022

$18,584 (−6.0%)

$220,000 + $345,200

$565,200

2021

$19,777 (+1.6%)

$220,000 + $345,200

$565,200

2020

$19,459 (+1.0%)

$220,000 + $392,100

$612,100

2019

$19,257 (+1.7%)

$220,000 + $392,100

$612,100

2018

$18,938 (+3.8%)

$220,000 + $392,100

$612,100

2017

$18,248 (+2.8%)

$220,000 + $392,100

$612,100

2016

$17,759 (+6.6%)

$214,700 + $274,000

$488,700

2014

$16,654 (+3.2%)

$214,700 + $274,000

$488,700

2013

$16,132 (+1.5%)

$214,700 + $274,000

$488,700

2012

$15,897 (−12.2%)

$214,700 + $274,000

$488,700

2011

$18,114 (+1.7%)

$214,700 + $274,000

$488,700

2010

$17,817 (+5.5%)

$342,000 + $365,300

$707,300

2009

$16,883

$342,000 + $365,300

$707,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

14,000

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,815

Year built

1880

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Essex County

APN

1302401 00022

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.

Property details

Exterior

Lot Information
Approximate Lot Size: 70,200

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,815
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1302401 00022
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 973-994-4323

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Edgemont Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Renaissance Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Montclair High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.1mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Montclair, NJ • 07042-2944

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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.78M – $2.15M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
120 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,566,316
134 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,334,399
118 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,312,082
117 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,721,244
62 Central Ave, Montclair, NJ 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,236,887
74 Central Ave, Montclair, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1828 Sq. Ft.	$1,053,013
77 Central Ave, Montclair, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,451,962

Address	Redfin Estimate
138 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,003,452
128 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,622,659
121 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 2798 Sq. Ft.	$1,267,286
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64 Central Ave, Montclair, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 1582 Sq. Ft.	$1,106,063
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119 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3435 Sq. Ft.	$1,359,909
125 Chestnut St, Montclair, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| 3635 Sq. Ft.	$1,702,944
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79 Central Ave, Montclair, NJ - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,236,246
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