Experience mid-century modern splendor in this renovated 5-BR, 3-bath sanctuary. With an incredible chef's kitchen professionally designed with custom cabinets, large center island, granite counters, stainless appliances. Desirable open floor plan features inviting sunlit LR with oversized windows and spacious family room with built-in cabinetry, wood-burning fireplace, ceiling-to-floor bay window overlooking a lush rear yard. Second level hosts primary bedroom with luxurious ensuite and 2 more bedrooms, while 3rd floor has another spacious bedroom with 2 ample closets. There is a private ground-level guest suite with bedroom, home office, living room, and kitchenette with separate exterior entrance. Enjoy outdoor privacy offered by a lush wall of evergreens, deep backyard with large stone patio, and 2 car garage. Hardwood floors throughout, and multi-zoned central air system. Conveniently located near top-rated Brookdale Park and Watchung Plaza with Mid-Town Direct Trains.
GSMLS #3611393
Apr 30, 2020
Sold
$906,750
Feb 11, 2020
Delisted
—
Jan 20, 2020
Listed
$850,000
NJMLS #20002933
Feb 11, 2020
Contingent
—
Jan 22, 2020
Listed
$850,000
GSMLS #2438849
Aug 19, 2008
Sold
$550,500
Public Records
Dec 14, 1994
Sold
$285,000
Public Records
Mar 28, 1991
Sold
$300,000
Public Records
May 1, 1986
Sold
$250,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,899 (+3.3%)
$319,800 + $416,800
$736,600
2024
$25,067 (+0.7%)
$319,800 + $416,800
$736,600
2023
$24,897 (+2.8%)
$319,800 + $416,800
$736,600
2022
$24,219 (+1.8%)
$319,800 + $416,800
$736,600
2021
$23,800 (+5.1%)
$319,800 + $416,800
$736,600
2020
$22,641 (+1.0%)
$319,800 + $416,800
$736,600
2019
$22,406 (+1.7%)
$319,800 + $392,400
$712,200
2018
$22,035 (+18.2%)
$319,800 + $392,400
$712,200
2017
$18,640 (+2.8%)
$319,800 + $392,400
$712,200
2016
$18,140 (+6.6%)
$377,200 + $122,000
$499,200
2014
$17,012 (+3.2%)
$377,200 + $122,000
$499,200
2013
$16,479 (+1.5%)
$377,200 + $122,000
$499,200
2012
$16,239 (+15.2%)
$377,200 + $122,000
$499,200
2011
$14,098 (+1.7%)
$377,200 + $122,000
$499,200
2010
$13,867 (−26.8%)
$395,000 + $155,500
$550,500
2009
$18,941
$395,000 + $155,500
$550,500
Tax history for 396 Grove St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,899 (+3.3%)
$319,800 + $416,800
$736,600
2024
$25,067 (+0.7%)
$319,800 + $416,800
$736,600
2023
$24,897 (+2.8%)
$319,800 + $416,800
$736,600
2022
$24,219 (+1.8%)
$319,800 + $416,800
$736,600
2021
$23,800 (+5.1%)
$319,800 + $416,800
$736,600
2020
$22,641 (+1.0%)
$319,800 + $416,800
$736,600
2019
$22,406 (+1.7%)
$319,800 + $392,400
$712,200
2018
$22,035 (+18.2%)
$319,800 + $392,400
$712,200
2017
$18,640 (+2.8%)
$319,800 + $392,400
$712,200
2016
$18,140 (+6.6%)
$377,200 + $122,000
$499,200
2014
$17,012 (+3.2%)
$377,200 + $122,000
$499,200
2013
$16,479 (+1.5%)
$377,200 + $122,000
$499,200
2012
$16,239 (+15.2%)
$377,200 + $122,000
$499,200
2011
$14,098 (+1.7%)
$377,200 + $122,000
$499,200
2010
$13,867 (−26.8%)
$395,000 + $155,500
$550,500
2009
$18,941
$395,000 + $155,500
$550,500
*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
—
Stories
1
Lot width
69 ft.
Lot depth
216 ft.
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,372
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
1303502 00033
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
Property details
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,372
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 1303502 00033
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 973-783-6900
Around this home
Schools
Watchung Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Mt Hebron Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Montclair High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$1.65M – $2.00M
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