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Sale and tax history for 157 Walnut St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
NJMLS #26014854
Jun 24, 2026
Sold
$1,200,000
May 7, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 27, 2026
Listed
$999,000
Prime location in the heart of Montclair! This well maintained, sun-filled two-family Victorian home with lemonade porch and Juliette balcony offers many possibilities as owner occupied, investment, flip or easy conversion back to a single family with flexible floor plan offering 2,900+ sq. feet. First floor unit features one bedroom, dining room, living room, three gorgeous non-functional fireplaces with original woodwork, pocket doors, large, updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters, stainless appliances and sliders to private deck. Second floor unit features three bedrooms, living room, bath and newer kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless appliances and granite counter tops. Third bedroom could also be used as dining room or office space, etc. Large third floor with additional three rooms and bathroom offers more options and could be used to extend 2nd floor rental potential. Shared laundry and storage in basement. Harwood floors throughout. Three electric meters and hot water heaters for each floor. Two furnaces: 1st floor and 2nd/3rd floors. Spacious . 22-acre property with deep, private backyard and 4+ parking spaces. Two blocks to bustling Walnut Street shops, eateries, farmer's market and NYC train station. Home is being sold strictly as-is.
GSMLS #4023299
Jun 24, 2026
Sold
$1,200,000
May 12, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 30, 2026
Listed
$999,000
Apr 26, 2026
Coming Soon
$999,000
NJMLS #26014861
May 7, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 27, 2026
Listed
$999,000
Public Records
Oct 19, 2004
Sold
$475,000
Public Records
Jan 1, 1985
Sold
$47,100
Public Records
Jul 1, 1982
Sold
$70,000
Public Records
Mar 1, 1981
Sold
$22,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,024 (+3.3%)
$236,800 + $247,400
$484,200
2024
$16,477 (+0.7%)
$236,800 + $247,400
$484,200
2023
$16,366 (+2.8%)
$236,800 + $247,400
$484,200
2022
$15,921 (+1.8%)
$236,800 + $247,400
$484,200
2021
$15,645 (+1.6%)
$236,800 + $247,400
$484,200
2020
$15,393 (+1.0%)
$236,800 + $247,400
$484,200
2019
$15,233 (+1.7%)
$236,800 + $247,400
$484,200
2018
$14,981 (+23.8%)
$236,800 + $247,400
$484,200
2017
$12,098 (+2.8%)
$236,800 + $247,400
$484,200
2016
$11,774 (+6.6%)
$141,500 + $182,500
$324,000
2014
$11,041 (+3.2%)
$141,500 + $182,500
$324,000
2013
$10,695 (+1.5%)
$141,500 + $182,500
$324,000
2012
$10,540 (−18.1%)
$141,500 + $182,500
$324,000
2011
$12,872 (+1.7%)
$141,500 + $182,500
$324,000
2010
$12,660 (+5.5%)
$240,800 + $261,800
$502,600
2009
$11,997
$240,800 + $261,800
$502,600
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
195 ft.
Lot size
9,750 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,944
Year built
1892
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1302311 00004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Lot Information
Approximate Lot Size: 50,195
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,944
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,750 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1892
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1302311 00004
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 973-783-7400
Around this home
Schools
Hillside Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Renaissance Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Montclair High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
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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, 15 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 • 07042-3932
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8 hrs
5.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.27M – $1.54M
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