Beautifully maintained 4-bedroom Colonial in Newark's sought-after Forest Hill neighborhood, just blocks from Branch Brook Park. Built in 1877, this remarkable home showcases extraordinary Victorian-era craftsmanship from its breathtaking sweeping staircase and rich original woodwork to its pocket doors, soaring ceilings, and beautifully refinished hardwood floors.The spacious first floor features elegant formal living and dining rooms, a cozy family room with a functional wood-burning stove, an updated kitchen, a Butler's pantry, and a convenient powder room. Upstairs you'll find four generously sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, and an expansive loft offering flexible space for a home office, library, playroom, media room, or additional living area.A full walk-up attic with high ceilings and a large unfinished basement provide exceptional storage and exciting potential for future expansion. Thoughtfully maintained over the years, the home offers updated mechanicals while preserving its original architectural charm.Enjoy a private backyard and the convenience of living just blocks from Branch Brook Park, home to miles of walking paths, open green space, and the renowned Cherry Blossom Festival. A rare opportunity to own a lovingly maintained historic home that combines timeless character, modern updates, and endless potential.
Forest Hill, located between Branch Brook Park and the Passaic River, is a residential and historic Newark neighborhood with grand early-20th-century homes and leafy park edges. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Branch Brook Park entrance at Lake Street and Park Avenue, where joggers, dog-walkers, and springtime cherry-blossom crowds set the tempo. Architectural details lean Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, and stately brick apartment buildings along wide, tree-lined blocks. The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart anchors the skyline with Gothic spires and a hushed, museum-like interior. Nearby, the Newark Museum of Art and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center add gallery and stage energy beyond the residential streets. Paths, lawns, and water views shape a calm, outdoors-forward routine.
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122 2nd Ave · $620,000
$709K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $709K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
13 days
The average home goes pending in 21 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
110.9%
Most homes are selling 11% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Blinds
Drapes
Window treatments
High ceilings
Smoke detector
Carbon monoxide detector
Fire alarm system
Security system
2 fireplaces (wood burning, currently non-functional)
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom ~13x19 (Second level)
Bedroom ~11x14 (Second level)
Bedroom ~12x11 (Second level)
Bedroom ~12x11 (Second level)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen with pantry
Kitchen ~12x12
Cooktop - Gas
Range/Oven - Gas
Dishwasher
Microwave
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry room in basement
Utility room in basement
Gas water heater
Flooring
Wood
Tile
Carpeting
Heating & cooling
Hot water radiators (gas-fired)
Window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Metal fence
Porch
Basement with Bilco-style door (full, unfinished)
Attic
Loft (~15x21)
Home design
Colonial / Victorian style
White exterior
Parking
On-street parking
Security
Security system
Construction
Aluminum siding
Slate roof
Approximate year built
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service
Natural gas service
Fiber optic available
Electricity and solar
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