Be captivated by the stunning renovations and thoughtful design of this spacious West Caldwell home. Step into a bright room with sliders to a charming patio, fenced yard, and gazebo. The ground floor includes a bedroom ideal for an in-law suite or office, a half bath (with potential to expand), and an inviting entry foyer. The heart of the home is a 2024 chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, an island, and a breakfast bar. The open living room flows into a 2021 dining room addition with sliders to a picturesque backyard. Upstairs are two bedrooms, two updated baths, and a spacious primary suite with double closets. The top level features a large fifth bedroom with a walk-in closet and space for a gym or lounge, plus a laundry room. The lower level offers a finished basement, kitchenette, 2nd laundry hookup, and newer tankless water heater. Exterior upgrades include a new driveway, siding, stonework, and more. NOT IN A FLOOD ZONE!
GSMLS #3957875
Jun 11, 2025
Relisted
—
Jun 11, 2025
Sold
$1,250,000
May 1, 2025
Pending
—
Apr 21, 2025
Listed
$1,250,000
GSMLS #3893376
May 30, 2024
Sold
$915,000
Apr 6, 2024
Pending
—
Mar 30, 2024
Listed
$798,888
NJMLS #24009289
May 30, 2024
Sold
$915,000
Apr 6, 2024
Contingent
—
Mar 30, 2024
Listed
$798,888
Spacious, wonderfully located West Caldwell Split! Chef's kitchen w/ high-end appliances, granite counters, custom cabinetry, huge center island & breakfast bar. Generous LR & DR addition w/ sliders to the lovely yard. On the 2nd level are 2 BRs, 2 updated baths & large primary suite w/ double closets. On the top level is a huge 4th BR w/ a large WIC & space for exercise/lounging. Laundry room is also on top level. Ground level features game room w/ a built-in dry bar & sliders to the patio, gazebo & fully fenced yard. Also located on this level is the 5th BR and half bath. Can be used as an in-law suite or home office. Partially finished basement on LL w/ 2nd laundry hook up, kitchenette & the newer tankless HWH. Recent updates: new driveway, walkway, stucco, stone, vinyl siding & gutters. This gorgeous home checks all the boxes! Five levels of inviting living space plus an excellent location plus an excellent location and a park-like yard! * * Open House canceled * *
NJMLS #2
Sep 4, 2019
Price Changed
$649,900
Jul 21, 2019
Price Changed
$654,900
Jul 21, 2019
Price Changed
$6,549,000
GSMLS #2943230
Aug 17, 2012
Sold
$577,000
Public Records
Oct 29, 2002
Sold
$468,000
Public Records
Jun 22, 2001
Sold
$367,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,570 (+5.8%)
$255,700 + $310,700
$566,400
2024
$14,711 (+1.3%)
$255,700 + $310,700
$566,400
2023
$14,523 (+9.2%)
$255,700 + $282,000
$537,700
2022
$13,303 (+0.8%)
$255,700 + $244,800
$500,500
2021
$13,203 (+1.0%)
$255,700 + $244,800
$500,500
2020
$13,073 (+1.2%)
$255,700 + $244,800
$500,500
2019
$12,913 (+4.2%)
$255,700 + $244,800
$500,500
2018
$12,395 (+2.1%)
$255,700 + $244,800
$500,500
2017
$12,135 (+4.7%)
$255,700 + $234,600
$490,300
2016
$11,585 (+8.5%)
$255,700 + $234,600
$490,300
2014
$10,681 (+2.1%)
$255,700 + $207,700
$463,400
2013
$10,459 (+2.9%)
$255,700 + $207,700
$463,400
2012
$10,167 (+0.2%)
$255,700 + $207,700
$463,400
2011
$10,148 (+2.3%)
$255,700 + $207,700
$463,400
2010
$9,924 (+4.4%)
$255,700 + $207,700
$463,400
2009
$9,504
$96,200 + $139,800
$236,000
Tax history for 12 Ellis Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,570 (+5.8%)
$255,700 + $310,700
$566,400
2024
$14,711 (+1.3%)
$255,700 + $310,700
$566,400
2023
$14,523 (+9.2%)
$255,700 + $282,000
$537,700
2022
$13,303 (+0.8%)
$255,700 + $244,800
$500,500
2021
$13,203 (+1.0%)
$255,700 + $244,800
$500,500
2020
$13,073 (+1.2%)
$255,700 + $244,800
$500,500
2019
$12,913 (+4.2%)
$255,700 + $244,800
$500,500
2018
$12,395 (+2.1%)
$255,700 + $244,800
$500,500
2017
$12,135 (+4.7%)
$255,700 + $234,600
$490,300
2016
$11,585 (+8.5%)
$255,700 + $234,600
$490,300
2014
$10,681 (+2.1%)
$255,700 + $207,700
$463,400
2013
$10,459 (+2.9%)
$255,700 + $207,700
$463,400
2012
$10,167 (+0.2%)
$255,700 + $207,700
$463,400
2011
$10,148 (+2.3%)
$255,700 + $207,700
$463,400
2010
$9,924 (+4.4%)
$255,700 + $207,700
$463,400
2009
$9,504
$96,200 + $139,800
$236,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,609
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Essex County
APN
2102803 00012
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 29, 2025.
Property details
Exterior
Lot Information
Approximate Lot Size: 100,140
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,609
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 2102803 00012
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 29, 2025
Other
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 973-739-8008
Around this home
Schools
Wilson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Grover Cleveland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
7/10
James Caldwell High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
West Caldwell, NJ • 07006-8219
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.24M – $1.51M
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